Difference between revisions of "Joe Montana"
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| − | '''Joseph C. Montana''' (born 1956) was an [[American Football]] player, playing the position of quarterback. Considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, he was drafted only in the third round (82nd pick overall) out of [[Notre Dame]].<ref>https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-montana-1.html</ref> | + | '''Joseph C. Montana''' (born 1956) was an [[American Football]] player, playing the position of quarterback. Considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, he was drafted only in the third round (82nd pick overall) out of [[Notre Dame]].<ref>https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-montana-1.html</ref> Although Montana led Notre Dame to a national championship, he was twice overlooked in [[Heisman Trophy]] voting. |
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He led the [[San Francisco 49ers]] to victories in four [[Super Bowl]]s during the 1980s and was selected Most Valuable Player (MVP) in three (XVI, XIX, XXIV). [http://www.joe-montana.com/] | He led the [[San Francisco 49ers]] to victories in four [[Super Bowl]]s during the 1980s and was selected Most Valuable Player (MVP) in three (XVI, XIX, XXIV). [http://www.joe-montana.com/] | ||
Revision as of 04:11, March 3, 2023
Joseph C. Montana (born 1956) was an American Football player, playing the position of quarterback. Considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, he was drafted only in the third round (82nd pick overall) out of Notre Dame.[1] Although Montana led Notre Dame to a national championship, he was twice overlooked in Heisman Trophy voting.
He led the San Francisco 49ers to victories in four Super Bowls during the 1980s and was selected Most Valuable Player (MVP) in three (XVI, XIX, XXIV). [1]
In 2023, an auction record price of $1.21 million was paid for the jersey worn by Joe Montana for two of his Super Bowl victories, including one in which he famously led "the drive."[2] That was more than double the price previously paid for an NFL jersey.