Y. A. Tittle Hall Of Fame NFL

Y. A. Tittle was one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks of the 1950s and 1960s, known for his accuracy, leadership, and competitive spirit. Playing for the Baltimore Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants, Tittle became a prolific passer who consistently led his teams to winning records and championship contention. He set numerous passing records, including leading the league in touchdown passes multiple seasons, and was renowned for his poise in high-pressure situations.

Tittle’s iconic image, bloodied yet determined in a 1964 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, symbolizes his toughness and dedication. Over his career, he was a seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time First-Team All-Pro. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971, Tittle’s influence helped shape the modern passing game and left a lasting legacy as one of football’s most cerebral and resilient quarterbacks.

Tittle's Awards and Honors

• NFL Most Valuable Player (1963)
• 3× First-team All-Pro (1957, 1962, 1963)
• 7× Pro Bowl (1953, 1954, 1957, 1959, 1961–1963)
• 3× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1955, 1962, 1963)
• 2× NFL completion percentage leader (1957, 1963)
• NFL passer rating leader (1963)

NFL Records

• 7 touchdown passes in a game
• 3× NFL passing touchdowns leader
• Set multiple single-season passing yard records
• Known for iconic “bloodied” 1964 game symbolizing toughness and perseverance
• Helped popularize the modern vertical passing attack

NFL Teams

Baltimore Colts (1948–1950)
San Francisco 49ers (1951–1960)
New York Giants (1961–1964)