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John Brodie, legendary 49ers QB and 1970 NFL MVP, dies at 90
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie, left, and linebacker Dave Wilcox smile during an interview following a win over the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 20, 1970.
For a San Francisco 49ers franchise rich in its history at the quarterback position, John Brodie was one of the first to establish that tradition of sensational signal-callers.
Brodie played in parts of three decades for the Niners, totaling a franchise-record 17 seasons, leading San Francisco to back-to-back NFC Championship Games in 1970-71 and winning the NFL MVP in 1970.
The longest-tenured 49er of them all, Brodie died on Friday at the age of 90, the team announced.
“The 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise’s all-time great players, John Brodie,” 49ers co-chairman Dr. John York said in a statement. “As a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John play quarterback on television. He displayed an incredible commitment towards his teammates and his support of the organization never wavered after his playing days. John became a dear friend of mine, and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history. We express our deepest condolences to his wife, Sue, and the entire Brodie family.”
In a steeped San Francisco history that saw Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Steve Young lead the 49ers to Super Bowls
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