Steve Young retrospective
June 9, 2000
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Another legendary quarterback is calling it quits. 49ers QB Steve Young is expected to
announce his retirement Monday, having been knocked out of the NFL by a series of
concussions.
His 15-year career had some rocky moments, especially in the early stages, but it
concluded with Young being ranked among the all-time greats ever to play the position.
He was given the unenviable task of succeeding Bay Area legend Joe Montana and
proceeded to excel in every aspect. Young won a Super Bowl title in January 1995, passing
for a Super Bowl-record six touchdowns. He was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in both
1992 and 1994.
Pro Football Weekly has gone into its archives and found four articles that
provide some perspective to Young’s NFL career. Click on any of the links below to
read what was written about the star quarterback.
Learning to smell the roses — As published Nov.
28, 1994
Niner earns MVP but burns for an NFL title — As
published Jan. 9, 1995
Young conducts Super Bowl symphony — As published
February 1995
These days it’s Steve Young who casts a massive shadow
— As published Dec. 13, 1999 |
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