San Francisco 49ers legend John Brodie has died at the age of 90. The quarterback was the 1970 NFL MVP and spent all his 17 NFL seasons with the 49ers. "The 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise's all-time great players, John Brodie," said 49ers co-chairman Dr John York. "As a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John play quarterback on television. We express our deepest condolences to his wife Sue and the entire Brodie family."

Source: BBC January 24, 2026 14:40 UTC