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Steve Bono

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Position: QB
Jersey #: 12
Date of Birth: May 11, 1962
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 215 lbs
First Team: MIN (1985)
Last Team: CAR (1999)

Quarterback Stats

Year Team Games Cmp Att Pass Yds Pass TDs INTs Sacks Rush Yds Rush TDs Fantasy
1999CAR1010000-20-0

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Steve Bono: NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: May 11, 1962
Position: Quarterback

Career Timeline

  • 1985-1986: Minnesota Vikings
  • 1987: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • 1988-1991: San Francisco 49ers
  • 1992-1995: Kansas City Chiefs
  • 1996: Green Bay Packers
  • 1997: St. Louis Rams
  • 1999: Carolina Panthers

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Drafted in the 6th round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers, where he was part of a Super Bowl-winning team in 1989 (Super Bowl XXIV).
  • Had a notable tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he became the starting quarterback and led the team to the playoffs.
  • In 1995, Bono achieved a career-high passer rating of 94.5 while playing with the Chiefs.
  • Retired after the 1999 season with the Carolina Panthers.
  • Completed over 60% of his passes during his career, with a total of over 11,000 passing yards and 66 touchdown passes.

Legacy

Steve Bono is remembered for his versatility and ability to perform in various offensive systems throughout his career. While not a household name, he played an essential role as a reliable quarterback during his time in the league, contributing to multiple teams' successes, particularly in the late 1980s and 1990s. His experience and leadership were invaluable, especially during playoff runs with the 49ers and Chiefs.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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