Steve Young
Inducted:
2005
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Born:
October 11, 1961
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Position:
Quarterback
College:
BYU (1980–1983)
Steve Young was one of the NFL's most revolutionary quarterbacks, seamlessly blending elite passing accuracy with game-changing athleticism as a rusher. A two-time NFL Most Valuable Player (1992, 1994), Young led the San Francisco 49ers to a victory in Super Bowl XXIX, earning MVP honors in the process after setting a record with six passing touchdowns.
Taking over the reins from a legend, Young established his own unparalleled legacy, retiring with the highest career passer rating in NFL history at the time. His ability to extend plays and deliver pinpoint throws made him the prototype for the modern mobile quarterback. He was formally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
Young's Awards and Honors
- 3× Super Bowl champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
- Super Bowl MVP (XXIX)
- 2× UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year (1992, 1994)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1992–1994)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1995, 1997, 1998)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1992–1998)
NFL Records
- 4× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1992–1994, 1998)
- 6× NFL passer rating leader (1991–1994, 1996, 1997)
- 5× NFL completion percentage leader (1992, 1994–1997)
- 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (1992, 1994)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1992)
NFL Teams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)
San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)
NFL Draft:
1984: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number Worn:
8
NFL Stats
Seasons:
15 (1985–1999)
Games Played:
169
Game Started:
143
Passing attempts:
4,149
Passing completions:
2,667
Completion percentage:
64.3%
TD–INT:
232–107
Passing yards:
33,124
Passer rating:
96.8
Rushing yards:
4,239
Rushing touchdowns:
43