San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie, the NFL’s 1970 MVP, led the team to 10 wins and a trip to the NFC Championship. That season, he topped the league with 223 completions, 2,941 passing yards, and 24 touchdown passes.
In an unmistakable act of kindness Paul Naumoff helps John Brodie up by his facemask after a play. 49ers guard Howard Mudd looks on with approval at this gesture.
John Brodie of Stanford joined the 49ers in 1957 and remained there for 17 seasons passing for over 31,500 yards and 214 touchdowns.
49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought by an intense LA Rams rush brought on by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert.
1966 NFL action between the Bears and 49ers. Quarterback John Brodie takes off with fullback Ken Willard in front as Bears defenders Jim Purnell and Dave Whitsell move in.
Late 1950s NFL - Colts & 49ers action. San Francisco quarterback John Brodie gets the pass away before on-coming Colts Ordell Braase and Big Daddy Lipscomb and reach him. The 49er lineman behind Lipscomb is Bruce Bosley who played 14 seasons in the NFL and behind Bosley is #52 - linebacker/center Dick Szymanski.
49er Quarterback John Brodie gets set to throw over Ram defenders Deacon Jones and Jack Pardee in 1968. The 49er to the left is runningback Ken Willard.
A Pro Bowler in 1965 John Brodie (#12) gets set to deliver as Packer Willie Davis (#87) applies the pressure. Brodie made the Pro Bowl in 1965 after a leading the NFL with 3112 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and a 61.9% completion rating. Willie Davis was named All-Pro.
49ers quarterback John Brodie (#12) is wrapped up by rookie Carver Shannon (#47) and Deacon Jones (#75) of the Rams in 1962.
Cowboys defensive end George Andrie intercepts a John Brodie screen pass during the 2nd quarter of the 1971 NFC Championship game between Dallas and San Francisco. Andrie returned the pick to the 49er 1-yard line setting up a touchdown plunge by Calvin Hill. Dallas would go on to win 14-3.
The quarterbacks for the college All Stars of the 1957 Chicago College All Star game. From left to right: John Brodie of Stanford, quarterbacks coach Otto Graham, Len Dawson of the Purdue Boilermakers, Paul Hornung of Notre Dame and All Stars Head Coach Curly Lambeau. In 1957 the Giants defeated the All Stars 22-12.
49ers QB John Brodie (#12) seeks to get the pass off before the inevitable upcoming collision with Colts defensive lineman Bubba Smith (#78).
49ers QB John Brodie (#12) seeks to get the pass off before the inevitable upcoming collision with Colts defensive lineman Bubba Smith (#78).
49ers quarterback John Brodie sets up to pass with the Cowboys Larry Cole bringing the heat.
49ers quarterback John Brodie (#12) sets up to pass with the Cowboys Larry Cole (#63) bringing the heat.
The San Francisco 49er quarterback gets the defense to go right as he rolls out to the left.
Running behind the blocking of wide receiver RC Owens in 1960. The Bears Joe Fortunato (#31) closes in.
Putting pressure on John Brodie of the 49ers.
An All-American at Tennessee State he was the Falcons 1st-round draft pick of 1968. Named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1968. Remained with the Falcons until 1977 making 6 Pro Bowls and 2 All Pro Teams. Selected to the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2008.
2 Legends of Pro Football - San Francisco QB John Brodie, who played 17 seasons and Baltimore Raider linebacker Ted Hendricks who played 15 seasons for 3 different teams.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie under pressure from Lions great Alex Karras.
San Francisco Quarterback John Brodie, shown in 1965 against the Green Bay Packers. Brodie had a tremendous year in 1965 - his 9th in the NFL. Making the Pro Bowl as he led the league in passing yards (3112), percentage completed (61.9), touchdowns (30), passes attempted (391) and passes completed (242 - a new NFL record at the time).
Veteran San Francisco quarterback for 14 seasons. Passed for over 31,500 yards and 214 touchdowns. A 2-time Pro Bowler and one-time NFL All-Pro.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.
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