Joe Montana Career Passing Yards Record (at retirement)
Joe Cool: The Comeback Kid who led the 49ers to four Super Bowl titles.
Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the NFL for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Quick Facts
- Super bowl wins
- 4
- Mvp awards
- 3
Lore & Background
Montana started and won four Super Bowls with the 49ers and was the first player to be named Super Bowl MVP three times. He holds Super Bowl career records for most passes without an interception (122 in four games) and the all-time highest passer rating of 127.8.
Reader's Guide
Montana was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. The 49ers retired his No. 16 jersey. He was named to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team.
Did You Know?
- Montana won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1986 after a severe back injury.
- He was named NFL Most Valuable Player in 1989 and 1990.
- Montana was elected to eight Pro Bowls and was first-team All-Pro in 1987, 1989, and 1990.
- He had the highest passer rating in the NFC five times and in the NFL twice (1987 and 1989).
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