Elvis Grbac

Elvis Grbac (born August 13, 1970 in Cleveland in the Football Belt) was an NFL quarterback.

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August 13 - 1970 - Cleveland - Football Belt - NFL

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Grbac played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs, and finally the Baltimore Ravens before unexpectedly retiring in 2001. Many speculated he retired because of the treatment he received by the Baltimore fans and press.

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San Francisco 49ers - Kansas City Chiefs - Baltimore Ravens - 2001

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A year before, the Baltimore Ravens were a super bowl team. When Grbac replaced former Ravens QB Trent Dilfer at the start of the next season, he posted mediocre passing statistics with an often erratic passing game that led to more interceptions than touchdowns. This led the Ravens to a 10-6 record and a loss in the second round of the playoffs. During the season, he was viciously taunted by the fans and harshly criticized by the Baltimore press. When Grbac was injured midway through the season and replaced by backup Randall Cunningham, the poplular taunt "Elvis has left the building" was created. In addition, some Ravens players such as Shannon Sharpe openly criticized Grbac's quarterback decisions. All this took its toll and Grbac did not return for another year.

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Trent Dilfer - Randall Cunningham - Shannon Sharpe

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At the height of his career in 2000, Elvis passed for 4,169 yards, threw 28 touchdowns and had a quarterback rating of 89.9. He is best known by most people for backing up Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX.

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2000 - Super Bowl XXIX

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