Bay Area legend John Brodie dies at 90, 49ers quarterback era icon
John Brodie, the 1970 NFL MVP who spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the 49ers and ranks among the franchise's passing leaders, died at age 90. A Stanford alumnus and two-time Pro Bowler, Brodie helped the 49ers reach multiple playoff appearances, had his No. 12 retired in 1973, later competed on the Senior PGA Tour and worked as an NBC Sports analyst before suffering a massive stroke in 2000. He remains a revered figure in Bay Area football history.