Steve Young (athlete)

Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is best known as a quarterback (QB) for the San Francisco 49ers. In 2005, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Professional career

Young signed with the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League in 1984. After the league folded in 1985, Young played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1985 to 1986. The Bucs went 2-14 each season, and Young's record as starter was 3-16.

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Los Angeles Express - United States Football League - 1984 - 1985 - NFL - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1986

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When the Bucs used the first overall pick to select Vinny Testaverde, Young was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on April 24, 1987, to serve as a backup to Joe Montana. The Bucs' received 2nd and 4th round draft picks as compensation (Winston Moss & Bruce Hill.)

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Vinny Testaverde - San Francisco 49ers - 1987 - Joe Montana

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Young played under Montana his first several years, but shone as a backup. He once ran for a 49 yard, game winning touchdown in a playoff game against the Vikings, considered by some the greatest running play in the history of the NFL. Following an injury to Montana in the 1990 playoffs, Young got his chance to lead the 49ers in the 1991 season. He won the NFL MVP award in 1992, and would win his second in 1994. He led the 1994 49ers to a victory in Super Bowl XXIX over the Chargers, where he won the Super Bowl MVP award and threw a Super Bowl record 6 touchdowns (TDs). The previous record of 5 TDs belonged to none other than Joe Montana.

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Vikings - 1990 - 1991 - 1992 - 1994 - Super Bowl XXIX - Chargers - Touchdown

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In the three years following his Super Bowl win, his 49ers would be eliminated each year by Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, twice in San Francisco, once in Green Bay. However, in 1998, Young would finally best Favre, as he threw the winning touchdown to Terrell Owens as time expired. He played in San Francisco until his retirement after the 1999 season, the major factor being a severe concussion he received three games into the season, his fourth in three years. He went 92-33 as a 49ers starter, improving his career regular season record to 95-49.

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Brett Favre - Green Bay Packers - San Francisco - Green Bay - 1998 - Terrell Owens - 1999 - Concussion

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After retiring, Young became an analyst for ESPN, and appears every week on NFL Countdown, ABC Sports' coverage of the playoffs and Super Bowl, and on the Super Bowl edition of NFL Primetime.

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ESPN - ABC Sports - NFL Primetime

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