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10 greatest San Francisco 49ers of all time

By Russell S. Baxter

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana (16) of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the 49ers 36-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1988 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Arthur Anderson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana (16) of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the 49ers 36-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the 1987 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1988 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Arthur Anderson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 28: Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV on January 28, 1990 at the Super Dome in New Orleans, LA. The 49ers won the Super Bowl 55-10. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 28: Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV on January 28, 1990 at the Super Dome in New Orleans, LA. The 49ers won the Super Bowl 55-10. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

1. QB Joe Montana

There are typically a few GOAT discussions that go on among sports fans and numerous members of the media, most notably in football. One is the “Greatest Of All Time” in regards to wide receiver and many feel Jerry Rice owns that title. At running back, the legendary Jim Brown often gets the nod.

When it comes to the quarterback spot, it has seemingly been narrowed down to the most part between two people: Tom Brady and Joe Montana. The former just wrapped up 20 seasons with the New England Patriots and the six-time Super Bowl champion’s credentials speak for themselves.

Of course, Montana is a four-time NFL champion and many speak about his performances in the four Super Bowls, three of which he was named Most Valuable Player. He threw for a combined 1,142 yards, 11 scores and zero interceptions. He also added 105 yards on the ground and a pair of touchdowns. The third-round pick from Notre Dame ended his career in Kansas City. But he remains the 49ers’ all-time leader in passing yards (35,124) and touchdown tosses (244).

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As for the seemingly-endless debate of Brady vs. Montana, it makes for a fun subject. When it comes to the Niners, “Joe Cool” was the king of comebacks. See the 1981 NFC title game, Super Bowl XXIII and so many more.