Steve Young

American football quarterback and analyst

Steve Young - American football quarterback and analyst
Born

October 11th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the San Francisco 49ers. Achievements include winning three Super Bowl titles and earning the Super Bowl XXIX MVP award. After retirement from professional football, transitioned into broadcasting, serving as a sports analyst for various networks. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

Played quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

Won three Super Bowl titles

Earned Super Bowl XXIX MVP award

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005

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