San Francisco 49ers legend John Brodie dies at 90

[ad_1] Longtime San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie died on Friday, the staff introduced. He was 90.

Brodie spent his total 17-year profession with the Niners, from 1957 to 1973. He was the third total decide within the 1957 NFL Draft and appeared in 201 video games, together with 159 begins, for San Francisco. Brodie piled up 31,548 yards and 214 touchdowns.

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He holds 49ers information for many seasons performed, has the second-most passing yards in franchise historical past and third-most passing touchdowns.

San Francisco 49ers Co-Chairman, Dr. John York, launched a press release on Brodie's passing.

"The 49ers household is saddened to be taught of the passing of one of many franchise's all-time nice gamers, John Brodie," York mentioned. "As a child, my 49ers fandom started by watching John play quarterback on tv. He displayed an unbelievable dedication in the direction of his teammates and his assist of the group by no means wavered after his enjoying days."

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John Brodie accolades and achievements Brodie began and performed in 5 postseason video games, the place he threw for 973 passing yards with 4 touchdowns.

His teammates chosen him to be the recipient of the staff's Len Eshmont Award in 1965 as a consequence of his inspirational and brave play.

Brodie's different NFL achievements embrace being a two-time All-Professional honoree (second staff in 1965, first staff in 1970), two-time Professional Bowl choice (1966, 1971) and NFL MVP in 1970.

He led the league twice in passing touchdowns (1965, 1970), and he led the league in passing yards 3 times (1965, 1968 and 1970). He had the very best passer ranking in soccer in 1970, and was probably the most correct passer in 1958 and 1965.

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He helped lead San Francisco to back-to-back NFC Championship Video games in 1970 and 1971.

His No. 12 jersey was retired by the staff in 1973. Brodie was subsequently inducted into the Bay Space Sports activities Corridor of Fame in 1988 and have become a member of the 49ers Corridor of Fame in 2009 (the inaugural class).

"John turned a pricey pal of mine, and he'll all the time be remembered as an necessary a part of 49ers historical past," York mentioned. "We categorical our deepest condolences to his spouse, Sue, and all the Brodie household."

John Brodie adolescence Brodie was born on Aug. 14, 1935 in Menlo Park in San Mateo County, within the San Francisco-Bay Space.

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Rising up in Oakland, he attended and graduated from Oakland Technical Excessive College in 1953.

He then went to Stanford College, the place he lettered in each soccer (1954-56) and golf (1955-56). Brodie was named an unanimous All-American following his senior season at Stanford.

John Brodie life after soccer Following his soccer profession, Brodie served as an NFL and golf analyst for NBC Sports activities.

For 2 seasons, he was thought of NBC's No. 1 NFL analyst with play-by-play man Curt Gowdy. Brodie and Gowdy referred to as Tremendous Bowl 13 in January 1979, which noticed the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys 35–31.

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After soccer and broadcasting, Brodie continued to pursue his golf profession. He competed as knowledgeable golfer from 1985 to 1998 within the Senior PGA Tour (now PGA Tour Champions). He had one win, 12 top-10 finishes and earned a complete of $735,000.