{"id":147309,"date":"2026-01-24T03:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T03:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/147309\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T03:10:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T03:10:24","slug":"iconic-san-francisco-49ers-qb-john-brodie-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/147309\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic San Francisco 49ers QB John Brodie dies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jan. 23, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328001007-usatsi-9880527.jpg\"  elementtiming=\"ar-lead-image\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie (12) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the 1970 NFC championship game at Kezar Stadium.\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">One of the great and most adored <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/san-francisco-49ers\/359\" data-autotag=\"3d4aeb7f-6493-4c2a-8803-2439e4b64ee4\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a>, quarterback John Brodie died at the age of 90 on Friday. Brodie played high school ball in the Bay Area and went to Stanford before becoming a 49er with the third pick in the 1957 NFL draft. He played 17 seasons for San Francisco and was league MVP in 1970 when the Niners went 10-3-1. Overall, Brodie threw for 31,548 yards with 214 touchdown passes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cThe 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise\u2019s all-time great players, John Brodie,\u201d co-chairman Dr. John York said in a team statement. \u201cAs a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John play quarterback on television. He displayed an incredible commitment toward his teammates, and his support of the organization never wavered after his playing days. &#8230; We express our deepest condolences to his wife, Sue, and the entire Brodie family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328018007-usatsi-2427956.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Dallas Cowboys.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328032007-usatsi-2427966.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie (12) in action during the 1978 season.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328051007-usatsi-2461221.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Detroit Lions at Tiger Stadium.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:525px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328073007-usatsi-3660289.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie (12) turns to handoff to Billy Kilmer (17) against the Los Angeles Rams at Memorial Coliseum.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:375px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328089007-usatsi-3660295.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie on the sidelines against the Los Angeles Rams at the Memorial Coliseum.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:528px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328107007-usatsi-3660296.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Los Angeles Rams.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:381px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328128007-usatsi-3660330.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328147007-usatsi-3858658.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie (12) in action.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:518px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328160007-usatsi-3912928.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers head coach Red Hickey (center) on the sideline with John Brodie (12), Hugh McElhenny (39), Y.A. Tittle (14), and Gorden Kelly (83).\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328172007-usatsi-3913718.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Los Angeles Rams defensive end Deacon Jones hits San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:451px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328197007-usatsi-4349208.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action during the 1967 season.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328203007-usatsi-4374593.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie at the line of scrimmage against Washington.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328220007-usatsi-4374618.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328223007-usatsi-4386573.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie talks to Dick Nolan.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328234007-usatsi-4386578.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328239007-usatsi-9110386.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie on the sidelines during the 1968 season.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328250007-usatsi-9110356.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers former quarterback Y.A. TITTLE (left) talks with quarterback John Brodie (12).\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:508px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328270007-usatsi-6690636.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"John Brodie hands the ball off to running back J.D. Smith (24) during the 1961 season.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328276007-usatsi-5869106.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie at the line of scrimmage against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:375px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328286007-usatsi-5837642.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328305007-usatsi-5836350.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought down during a preseason game by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Roger Brown (78) and Diron Talbert (72).\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328308007-usatsi-5785536.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kezar Stadium.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328327007-usatsi-4763976.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:457px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328329007-usatsi-4764226.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328335007-usatsi-4782402.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:451px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328340007-usatsi-4939710.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Dallas Cowboys during the 1970 NFC championship game at Kezar Stadium.\"\/>John Brodie<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88328294007-usatsi-5836356.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Kezar Stadium.\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jan. 23, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET One of the great and most adored San Francisco 49ers, quarterback 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