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John Riley Brodie (born August 14, 1935) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. He had a second career as a Senior PGA Tour professional golfer and was a television broadcaster for both sports.
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- August 14, 1935
Dec 16, 2023 · Relive the dramatic 1972 season finale when John Brodie led the 49ers to a stunning victory over the Vikings with a late touchdown pass. Read the personal account of the game by a longtime Faithful fan and see the highlights and photos.
Jun 19, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of John Brodie, the longest-tenured 49ers player and a versatile athlete who played football and golf at Stanford and in the NFL. Find out why he deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and how he led the 49ers to their first division title.
Dec 27, 2021 · John Brodie, the 49ers quarterback, returned from injury to lead a stunning victory over the Vikings in the final game of the season. He threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, including a game-winning score to Dick Witcher with 25 seconds left.
John Brodie was a star quarterback at Stanford from 1954 to 1956, leading the nation in passing and total offense in 1956. He also played 17 seasons for the San Francisco 49ers, and later became a broadcaster and a golfer.
Selected as the 49ers’ first-round draft choice in 1957, he spent his entire 17-year professional career with them. In 1970, he led the 49ers to their first ever division championship and was voted the most valuable player in the NFL. Inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
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