American · Salt Lake City, USA · Born 11 October 1961The most accurate passer in NFL history — Steve Young's perfect 112.8 passer rating in 1994 led the San Francisco 49ers to a dominant Super Bowl XXIX victory.
Steve Young was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1961. San Francisco 49ers acquired him from Tampa Bay in 1987. Over 13 seasons he posted the highest career passer rating in NFL history (96.8) and was named NFL MVP in 1992 and 1994. He led the league in passing rating six times. He won Super Bowl XXIX MVP after throwing a then-record six touchdown passes against the San Diego Chargers. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
Left-handed quarterback mobility, Super Bowl XXIX MVP performance, highest career passer rating at retirement
He sat behind Joe Montana for four years before becoming the most accurate passer in league history — one of sport's most patient and rewarding waits.
Did You Know?How They Played
Mobile pocket passer with exceptional scrambling ability, accurate left-handed thrower, excellent decision-maker under pressure
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized the quarterback position with his scrambling ability while maintaining elite passing accuracy, bridging the gap between Joe Montana and modern mobile quarterbacks
Career Honours
- Super Bowl XXIX Champion and MVP
- 3x NFL Passing Champion
- 7x Pro Bowl
- 2x NFL MVP
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1987–1999 | 169 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1985–1986 | 19 |
| Los Angeles Express | 1984–1985 | 10 |
American Athletes