John Brodie, Legendary San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, Passes Away at 90
San Francisco, CA - Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie, a two-time NFL MVP and one of the most prolific passers in league history, has died at the age of 90. The 49ers announced that Brodie's family reported his passing on Friday.
Brodie played for the 49ers from 1957 to 1973, setting numerous franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns during his 17-year tenure with the team. He won the NFL MVP award in 1970, throwing for 2,941 yards and 24 touchdowns, and led the 49ers to two NFC championship games.
A standout golfer as well, Brodie competed on the PGA Tour Champions and won the 1991 Security Pacific Senior Classic. He was also a broadcaster, serving as a football and golf analyst for NBC, including calling the Super Bowl in 1979.
Brodie's passing has left a lasting impact on the 49ers organization, with co-chairman Dr. John York expressing his condolences to Brodie's family. "He displayed an incredible commitment toward his teammates and his support of the organization never wavered after his playing days," York said.
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Brodie's impressive career was marked by numerous accolades, including 17 seasons with the 49ers franchise record, second-most career passing yards in team history at the time of his retirement, and third-most touchdown passes. When he retired after the 1973 season, he trailed only Johnny Unitas and Fran Tarkenton on the NFL's career yards passing list.
As a competitor, Brodie was revered by teammates, including cornerback Jerry Mertens, who described him as "a great guy, a super competitor... He did it all, and he was a great leader."
San Francisco, CA - Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie, a two-time NFL MVP and one of the most prolific passers in league history, has died at the age of 90. The 49ers announced that Brodie's family reported his passing on Friday.
Brodie played for the 49ers from 1957 to 1973, setting numerous franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns during his 17-year tenure with the team. He won the NFL MVP award in 1970, throwing for 2,941 yards and 24 touchdowns, and led the 49ers to two NFC championship games.
A standout golfer as well, Brodie competed on the PGA Tour Champions and won the 1991 Security Pacific Senior Classic. He was also a broadcaster, serving as a football and golf analyst for NBC, including calling the Super Bowl in 1979.
Brodie's passing has left a lasting impact on the 49ers organization, with co-chairman Dr. John York expressing his condolences to Brodie's family. "He displayed an incredible commitment toward his teammates and his support of the organization never wavered after his playing days," York said.
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Brodie's impressive career was marked by numerous accolades, including 17 seasons with the 49ers franchise record, second-most career passing yards in team history at the time of his retirement, and third-most touchdown passes. When he retired after the 1973 season, he trailed only Johnny Unitas and Fran Tarkenton on the NFL's career yards passing list.
As a competitor, Brodie was revered by teammates, including cornerback Jerry Mertens, who described him as "a great guy, a super competitor... He did it all, and he was a great leader."
90 is old tho 
like my grandma's age lol. anyway i feel bad for john brodie's family they must be super sad cuz they lost their favorite person... 
he was an amazing footballer and golfer and also had a cool broadcasting career 
i bet it wasnt easy being in the spotlight all those years 
but he did it like a pro 
he even won some big awards and stuff 
and now hes a part of that legendary hall of fame 
rest in peace john brodie 
he lived a long life, played some sports, and got remembered for his accomplishments. don't get me wrong, john brodie was a legend in the nfl, but does that mean we have to be all sappy about it? 
Just saw that John Brodie, the legendary 49ers QB, passed away at 90 
. It's crazy to think about how much he achieved in his career - 17 years with the team, two NFL MVP awards, and still holds several franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns 
. I was always a big fan of his playing style, but what really impressed me was his longevity and adaptability after retiring from football 
. He even made it to the PGA Tour Champions and won some tournaments! The 49ers organization is already missing him, and it's awesome to see them honoring his legacy with Dr. John York's kind words 
. Brodie was indeed an incredible competitor, leader, and all-around great guy 
90 years old?? thats crazy!! i mean the dude played football for like 17 yrs and led his team to alot of nfc championship games. and hes also a golf pro 
. We'll miss him, but his legacy will live on through his family, the 49ers, and all the fans who loved watching him play. RIP John Brodie 
As a fan, it's amazing to see the impact he had on the team and the community. The way Dr. John York paid tribute to him is just class 
️. Can't help but feel a bit nostalgic now 
Ah man, 90 years young is an incredible age! You know what's even more amazing? The legacy John Brodie left behind 
. So yeah, John Brodie might be gone, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of 49ers fans everywhere 
. What an amazing legacy, man 
his golf skills are wild too, won that senior classic in 1991 
his legacy is def living on tho, all those accolades and being part of the pro football hall of fame 
. 90 years old is incredible, you know? i always loved watching him play for the 49ers back in the day - his passing skills were insane 
. r.i.p john brodie, you'll be deeply missed by all the football fans out there 
. 90 years old is insane! I feel like I grew up watching him play for the 49ers back in the day. He was so underrated, too - people always talk about Unitas and Tarkenton, but Brodie was still putting up numbers that were ridiculous even by today's standards 
. They can barely make it through a term without being voted out. It's all about short-term gains vs long-term goals. Brodie, on the other hand, showed us that with hard work and dedication, we can achieve greatness 
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what a legend!!! 90 yrs old and still killin it on the golf course lol. i remember watchin these old tapes of his games with joe montana and the 49ers team back in the day. that guy was a true american hero, not just for his skills on the field but also how he carried himself off it 
also loved to play golf 
