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- John Brodie, longtime San Francisco 49ers quarterback, died January 23, 2026, at age 90.
- He played 17 seasons with the 49ers and earned NFL MVP honors in 1970.
- From 1970 to 1972, he led the 49ers to three consecutive playoff appearances.
- After retiring, Brodie became a Senior PGA Tour golfer and won the 1991 Security Pacific Classic.
- He suffered a stroke in 2000 and lived for 25 more years.
