
Paul Naumoff helps John Brodie up by his Facemask
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, 49ers Quarterback for 17 Seasons
John Brodie of Stanford joined the 49ers in 1957 and remained there for 17 seasons passing for over 31,500 yards and 214 touchdowns.

John Brodie sacked by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert
49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought by an intense LA Rams rush brought on by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert.

John Brodie sacked by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert
49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought by an intense LA Rams rush brought on by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert.

John Brodie sacked by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert
49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought by an intense LA Rams rush brought on by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert.

49ers John Brodie runs behind Ken Willard against Jim Purnell & Dave Whitsell of the Chicago Bears in 1966
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.

John Brodie passing against Ordell Braase & Gene Lipscomb of the Baltimore Colts Late 1950s NFL
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.

John Brodie passing against Ordell Braase & Gene Lipscomb of the Baltimore Colts Late 1950s NFL
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.

John Brodie, 49ers passes over Deacon Jones & Jack Pardee in 1968
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.

John Brodie, 49ers passes over Deacon Jones & Jack Pardee in 1968
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.

The 49ers John Brodie under pressure from the Packers Willie Davis
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.

John Brodie sacked by Deacon Jones and Carver Shannon
49ers quarterback John Brodie (#12) is wrapped up by rookie Carver Shannon (#47) and Deacon Jones (#75) of the Rams in 1962.

John Brodie sacked by Deacon Jones and Carver Shannon
49ers quarterback John Brodie (#12) is wrapped up by rookie Carver Shannon (#47) and Deacon Jones (#75) of the Rams in 1962.

George Andrie Interception of John Brodie during the 1971 NFC Championship
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.

John Brodie, Len Dawson & Paul Hornung, the 1957 Chicago College All Star Game Quarterbacks
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.

John Brodie under pressure from Bubba Smith
49ers QB John Brodie (#12) seeks to get the pass off before the inevitable upcoming collision with Colts defensive lineman Bubba Smith (#78).

John Brodie under pressure from Bubba Smith
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 with Larry Cole of the Cowboys
49ers quarterback John Brodie sets up to pass with the Cowboys Larry Cole bringing the heat.

49ers QB John Brodie with Larry Cole of the Cowboys
49ers quarterback John Brodie (#12) sets up to pass with the Cowboys Larry Cole (#63) bringing the heat.

Merlin Olsen Rushing John Brodie

John Brodie Bootleg
The San Francisco 49er quarterback gets the defense to go right as he rolls out to the left.

49ers QB John Brodie Runs Behind the Blocking of R.C. Owens in 1960
Running behind the blocking of wide receiver RC Owens in 1960. The Bears Joe Fortunato (#31) closes in.

Claude Humphrey of the Atlanta Falcons Rushing John Brodie of the San Francisco 49ers
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.

John Brodie and Ted Hendricks
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.

49ers QB John Brodie and Lions Alex Karras
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie under pressure from Lions great Alex Karras.

John Brodie San Francisco 49ers 1965
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).

NFL Quarterback John Brodie
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.

John Brodie

John Brodie

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie, San Fransisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback for 17 seasons. A 2-time Pro Bowler and All Pro in 1970.

John Brodie of the San Fransisco 49ers

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