John Brodie

About

Former NFL quarterback who played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1957 until 1973; won the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 1970.

Before Fame

He was an All-American football player at Stanford. He also played golf, a sport he later picked up again after retiring from the NFL.

Trivia

He led the league in passing yardage and passing touchdowns and retired as the third most prolific passer in NFL history.

Family Life

He fathered four children, one of whom married former NFL quarterback Chris Chandler.

Associated With

He shared time with the great quarterback Y.A. Tittle when he joined the 49ers.