Steve Young

Date of Birth: October 11, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Steve Young, born Jon Steven Young, is a former professional American football quarterback who is best known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). Born on October 11, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Young was a standout athlete from a young age. He played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he set numerous records and won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. Young began his professional career in the United States Football League (USFL) before moving to the NFL, initially playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, his career truly took off after he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1987. Under the mentorship of Joe Montana, Young developed his skills and eventually became the starting quarterback. He led the 49ers to a Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XXIX, where he was named Super Bowl MVP. Known for his mobility and precision passing, Young was a two-time NFL MVP and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection. He retired from professional football in 1999 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Off the field, Young has been involved in various business ventures and philanthropic activities. He is also a popular television personality, often appearing as an analyst for ESPN.

5 Interesting Facts about Steve Young

1. Steve Young is a direct descendant of Brigham Young, the second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and founder of Salt Lake City.

2. He was the first left-handed quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

3. Young holds the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 43.

4. He earned a law degree from BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School while still playing in the NFL.

5. In addition to football, Young was a talented track athlete in high school, specializing in the 100-yard dash and the long jump.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steve Young

1. “The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.”

2. “The most important thing is to try to inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”

3. “I learned early on that work expands to fill the time you give it.”

4. “I always wanted to be the best I could be at whatever it was I was doing.”

5. “Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Steve Young is estimated to be around $200 million.

Children

Steve Young is married to Barbara Graham, and the couple has four children: two sons, Braden Steven Young and Jackson Graham Young, and two daughters, Summer Young and one whose name is not publicly known.