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Steve Young
The San Francisco quarterback who won two NFL MVP awards and threw six touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXIX.
NFL MVP · Second MVP
- Born
- 11 October 1961
- Birthplace
- United States
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Steve Young
Steve Young combined accurate passing with exceptional mobility. He moved from backing up Joe Montana to leading the 49ers to a championship of his own.
Early life
Connecticut
Grew up in Greenwich and played several sports.
College
Developed as a quarterback at Brigham Young University.
Career
- 1984
Professional start
Joined the USFL’s Los Angeles Express.
- 1987
San Francisco
Joined the 49ers after playing for Tampa Bay.
- 1991
Starting quarterback
Became San Francisco’s regular starter.
- 1999
Final season
A concussion ended his playing season; he announced his retirement the following year.
Achievements
NFL MVP
Won his first league MVP award.
Second MVP
Led a championship season.
Super Bowl XXIX
Threw six touchdown passes and won the game’s MVP.
Beyond football
Law degree
Completed legal studies at BYU.
Foundation
Co-founded the Forever Young Foundation to support children.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — profootballhof.com ↗Photo: SAB0TEUR. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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