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John Brodie, whose 17-year NFL career as the San Francisco 49ers‘ quarterback culminated in an MVP Award and two All-Pro selections, died. He was 90.
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A Bay Area native, Brodie was born in Menlo Park, grew up in Oakland, and matriculated to Stanford University. He spent his entire career with the 49ers after being drafted in the first round (third overall) in 1957.
Although he did not become the first-string quarterback until 1960, Brodie would ultimately establish himself as one of the NFL’s best passers.
Brodie led the league in passing yards three times, touchdowns and completion percentage twice.
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