Also in 1999, ESPN named Montana the 25th greatest athlete of the 20th century. Among the many records he also became the only player to enter the Super Bowl thrice and won several awards which honoured his unbeatable performances. Playing with the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1993, he led the team to Super Bowl . His number 16 was retired by the 49ers on December 15, 1997 during halftime of the team's game against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. You dont have to make a whole feature. New Eagle , Pennsylvania. Those Asian cliches are far behind him now. He grew up in the neighboring city of Monongahela, a coal mining town just 25 miles (40 km) south of Pittsburgh. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Im not going to stop working. Ming-Na Wen, BD Wong, George Takei and Hong were all part of the 1998 Disney animated feature. Secrets of the Mogwai, which retains some of the dark and funny elements of the movie, also serves as a Mulan voice cast reunion. On January 1, 1979, Notre Dame returned to the Cotton Bowl, this time against Houston. PoY 16 19 SUMMARY Career G 192 AV 166 QBrec 117-47- Cmp% 63.2 Yds 40551 Y/A 7.5 TD 273 Int 139 Joe excelled in sports in high school and was offered a basketball scholarship to North Carolina State University, but he turned it down to play football at Notre Dame (a good move). As one of the greatest U.S. professional football quarterbacks of all time, Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories and was named the Super Bowl's most valuable player three times. Birthplace. The next year he suffered an injury and underwent surgery. The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of With Joe at the helm, the Fighting Irish took home two national championships in 1977 and 1979. Alexander Montana is the first child of Joe and Jennifer Montana. Montana threw for a total of 503 yards and 6 touchdowns in those 2 games, without a single interception. Montana was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, his first year of eligibility.In 1989, and again in 1990, the Associated Press named Montana the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Sports Illustrated magazine named Montana the 1990 "Sportsman of the Year". Montana started his NFL career in 1979 with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played quarterback (QB) for the next 14 seasons. After several ground-breaking performances in the high school football team, he got noticed by Notre Dame and was eventually offered a scholarship which he accepted. Then, in Super Bowl XXIV, Montana became the first player (and to date, the only player) ever to win Super Bowl MVP honors for a third time, throwing for 297 yards and a then Super Bowl record five touchdowns, while also rushing for 15 yards as the 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 55-10, the most lopsided score in Super Bowl history. Please note: Text within images is not translated, some features may not work properly after translation, and the translation may not accurately convey the intended meaning. [10] In 2006, thirty-two years after Montana had graduated, Ringgold renamed their football stadium "Joe Montana Stadium."[9]. In 1994 Montana achieved more than 40,000 career passing yards, becoming only the fifth quarterback to do so. As a freshman, he was just one of multiple blue-chip recruits at quarterback, and since theFighting Irish had the highest hopes for one Gary Forystek (you can check his Sports Reference page to see how he panned out), Montana was barely utilized in the freshman games. The catch by Clark was coined simply The Catch, and it put San Francisco into Super Bowl XVI. With just 51 seconds left on the game clock, Wersching kicked the extra point and San Francisco won the game 2827. To re-enable the tools or to convert back to English, click "view original" on the Google Translate toolbar. ", Devine said: "He's the guy who's going to feed our family for the next few years. Joseph Clifford "Joe" Montana, Jr., (born June 11, 1956 in New Eagle, Pennsylvania), nicknamed Joe Cool and Comeback Joe, [1] is a retired American football player whose professional career in the National Football League (NFL) spanned the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. Speaking of the Chargers, Philip Rivers spent 16 years with that franchise, then played one final season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020. A new, third level of content, designed specially to meet the advanced needs of the sophisticated scholar. Devine was so impressed that he later told his wife: "I'm gonna start Joe Montana in the final spring game." But out of those three sports, it wasn't football that he was most interested in the man who would later be known as Joe Cool was a basketball fan more than anything else. He and Jennifer are still married and have four children: Alexandra Whitney (b. He led the team to win the National Football Conference championship game with their old enemy, the Dallas Cowboys. They lived in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. A highlight from the season was a rematch with the Atlanta Falcons. in football games. He attended Waverly Elementary School for his primary education and then attended Finleyville Junior High and Ringgold High School for his secondary education. In a memorable comeback win in week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Montana threw four touchdown passes in the 4th quarter. The town of Ismay, Montana, unofficially took the name of Joe, Montana, as a publicity stunt coordinated by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993. (born 1956). Att = Passes attempted During his 16 seasons in the NFL, this happened a total of 31 times with Montana at quarterback; 26 of those coming as a 49er.[17]. However, with 1:23 remaining in regulation, the 49ers offense had the ball at the Lions 14-yard line. Joe Montana's age is 66. 1990, and Montana was awarded the MVP trophy in three of those 49ers Hall of Fame inductee He was born Joseph C. Montana Jr. in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 1956. ___ This story has been changed to correct BD Wongs first name, which does not use punctuation marks. I'm sure Joe's a gentleman, but"Arnold Palmer" he's not. 3 QB. How many times was Joe Montana selected to the Pro Bowl? Johnny Unitas played 17 seasons for the Baltimore Colts before ending his career in 1973 with the then-San Diego Chargers. Because of his outstanding performance, he was named the most valuable player of Super Bowls XVI, XIX, and XXIV. [8] The categories they used were contingent on the position that the athlete played. joe montana was pernounced the mvp of the year Jul 16, 1993. the chiefs Joe was drafted to the kansas city chiefs in 1993 Jul 9, 2000 . Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. 2x AP MVP 1989 NEA MVP 1989 PFWA MVP 3x SB MVP HOF All-1980s Team 1989 AP Off. After a successful tryst at Notre Dame, he graduated from the university with a degree in business administration and marketing. football's greatest players. Montana threw for 3,521 yards and 26 touchdowns, with only 8 interceptions, giving him what was then the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history, a mark subsequently broken by Young in 1994. Chun is one of several Asian American film directors and showrunners who have gotten emotional seeing Hong celebrated. The following year though the San Francisco 49ers scored some losses, Montana passed for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdown passes. throwing the balls through tire swings for accuracy. In 1989, and again in 1990, the Associated Press named Montana the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Sports Illustrated magazine named Montana the 1990 "Sportsman of the Year". During one combine, Washington State's Jack Thompson the eventual No. [12] Notre Dame's record of eleven wins and one loss earned them the NCAA national title, the only title the school won while Devine was head coach. The 49ers retired the number 16, the jersey number Montana wore while with the team. Parseghian's success as a coach helped him recruit highly talented players. He told my son, Ryan, that 20 yrs ago his secretary estimated he'd signed 3 M autographs, then! 2000. [27], Young's performance in 1987 was strong enough that by the time the 1988 season began, a controversy was in place as to who should get more playing time at quarterback. Upon his retirement, Montana ranked fourth among all-time leading passers with 40,551 passing yards, 5,391 attempts, and 273 touchdown passes. Italian Sons & Daughters of America 419 Wood St., #3 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 T. (412) 261-3550 E.
[email protected], 2023 Italian Sons & Daughters of America, Rocky Marciano and the Unbeatable Italian-American Spirit, The Relentless and Invincible Rocky Marciano, Milan and Cortina dAmpezzo Selected to Co-host 2026 Winter Olympics. At the start of the fourth quarter, New Orleans still led by a score of 3521, but San Francisco tied the game by the end of regulation play. The team ended the regular season with a 10-6 record and finished first in the NFC West. Joe loved playing sports. He raises horses In 1994, though he made a comeback after recovering from the injuries he played for just two games. Montana did not become Notre Dame's first-string quarterback In 1979, he was selected to the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers with the 82nd overall pick. [32] He was named by Sports Illustrated as Sportsman of the Year. His first touchdown pass came on a play in which Montana threw a perfect sideline pass to Jerry Rice on a 3rd down play late in the first quarter, and Rice outran two Bears defenders for a 61-yard score. Choose a language from the menu above to view a computer-translated version of this page. To share with more than one person, separate addresses with a comma. He graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing. The Chiefs mailed three jerseys to Montana. Montana was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on July 29, 2000. Montana has said he was not aware of that fact. The touchdown in the closing moments of Super Bowl XXIII came at the end of a 92-yard drive. He was just so funny and quick and just a pleasure to have on set. 2 as a sophomore, and he showed lots of promise, engineering a few memorable comebacks in the 1975 season. But as a Parade All-America selection at quarterback, he was, first and foremost, a highly recruited prospect in football,and after considering offers from dozens of schools, Montana committed to Notre Dame. LegendarySan Francisco 49ersquarterback who led the team to four Super Bowl victories after winning a national championship atNotre Dame. Joe Montana was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. As he had done before, Montana asserted himself late in the game. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Joe Montana was born on June 11 . His father, Joe Montana Sr., was a manager with a finance Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1995. The Chiefs have not won a playoff game since the 1993 season. thank you for everything! Pct = Completion percentage One contributing factor in Montana's choice of colleges was that Terry Hanratty, his boyhood idol, had attended Notre Dame. Following some strong performances at spring practice, Montana moved up from the bottom of the depth chart to No. Hewas the first to be named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player three times. Yet, despite his amazing football instincts and Joe went to the local public schools, and graduated from Ringgold High Speaking to Sports Illustrated in 1990, Montana recalled that he "could practice basketball all day,"whereas football practice felt more like work to him. 1956-American football player. Montana again had an excellent season and earned his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl. It just came out of me that after all these years of working with producers and directors, and they were always saying, Oh the Asian, the Chinese, are not good enough to play the leading role, Hong told The Associated Press recently. Viewers will soon be able to hear Hong in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, an animated prequel series of the movie franchise. Four years later, Montana and Grow, now co-founders of Superstar Games, announced"Montana 17,"a virtual reality game for the Google Daydream and Samsung Gear VR that, thanks to its NFL Players Association license, came with a number of real-life players, including Montana himself(via GeekWire). 20 December 1986), Nathaniel "Nate" Joseph (b. He then made an off-balance pass toward the back of the end zone, and San Francisco wide receiver Dwight Clark made a leaping catch for the game-tying touchdown. Britannica does not review the converted text. his calmness under pressure, Montana was not a highly promoted prospect 8 Pro Bowl selection (1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993) Upon their arrival in the United States, the Savarino Family first settled in eastern Ohio in the small coal mining community of Harpersville, Smithfield Township, Jefferson County. Joe Montana. Montana began the 1981 season as San Francisco's starting quarterback. team from behind to win this game in the last seconds. to play sports. His father, Joe Montana Sr., was a manager with a finance company, and his mother, Theresa, was a secretary with the same company. In April 2013, Montana, along with CrowdMobCEO DamonGrow, announced an iOS app called "iMFL." Playing with the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1993, he led the team to Super Bowl championships in 1982, 1985, 1989, and 1990. 3 October 1989), and Nicholas Alexander (b. behind in the fourth-quarter for unlikely wins, including a game against "[8], Montana graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in business administration and marketing. Despite Montana's efforts, the team lost 24-21. On April 18, 1995, Montana announced his retirement before a huge crowd at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco. [24] Though the 49ers finished with the best record in the NFL, they lost in the NFC semi-finals to the Minnesota Vikings. The actor recently spoke with The Associated Press about his role in the animated prequel and his 2023 SAG Awards speech (May 24 2023). play professional football, first rising to fame in the 1980s. Despite the fact that Montana appeared in just eight games, and, though he threw more interceptions than touchdown passes for the only time in his career,[22] the 49ers finished the season with a record of 1051. Updates? Jun 11, 1956. Had he accepted that offer,he would have been part of a team that was fresh off an NCAA championshipand most notably featured high-flying would-be NBA superstar David Thompson. "[8] In those two games, Montana had demonstrated his ability to perform well in high pressure circumstances. Joe could use a "mulligan". [10], One of Montana's most notable performances during his high school years was during his senior year in a game against Monessen High School. (Want a print of the iconic photo above? Still, San Francisco went on to win Super Bowl XVI over the Cincinnati Bengals, Montana took the snap and ran to his right. The Irish scored a touchdown and won the game 35 to 34. Invasion of Privacy, Copyright Infringement, or Just Shame at Sending a Ziggy Card? [8] Montana Sr. started a local basketball team that his son played on. Although the NFL Combine was not formed until 1982, NFL scouts still evaluated potential draftees through the use of combines in 1979. You inspire me and give me hopes and dreams. During his four Super Bowl appearances, he threw 11 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. win four titles by 1990, including consecutive Super Bowls in 1989 and American Football Players, awards: Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year - 1990 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award - 1989 AP Most Valuable Player - 1990-1989 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year - 1990-1989. A lot of his early roles reflected the limited options for Asian actors at the time: workers in laundries, restaurants on railroad lines. (The 49ers went on to lose the NFC Championship Game that season to the New York Giants, by a score of 15-13.). an interception in 122 attempts. 3 overall pick scored an 8 out of 9 in terms of arm strength, while Montana got a 6. Animation, had the idea to do a prequel to Gremlins and gave showrunner Tze Chun the reins to come up with ideas. Make a Pledge and join Italian Sons and Daughters of America today. The Montanis had been in their town for generations when . State University. Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956), nicknamed "Joe Cool" and "the Comeback Kid", is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. and the 49ers had become a sophisticated and practically unstoppable NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team He also completed 64.5 percent of his passes, which led the league. In 1975, this talented player impressed Dan Devine by scoring a victory over North Carolina. Joe Montana (pictured above at left)was oftentimes known as "The Comeback Kid," and his ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat first became evident during his time with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The kind of roles that he was offered in the beginning to now having his own Hollywood star, it shows the kind of progress that weve made, Yang said. Share your favorite recipe, and we may feature it on our website. Montana again led a Gene Luen Yang, author of the American Born Chinese graphic novel and also a producer on the show, says Hongs life epitomizes Asian American history. But Montana calmly drove them down the field, completing 8 of 9 passes for 97 yards and throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to John Taylor with only 34 seconds left. riders of the horses they raise. Any Sports enthusiast knows and has a strong opinion about Joe. Joe Montana, in full Joseph Clifford Montana, Jr., (born June 11, 1956, New Eagle, Pa., U.S.), U.S. football quarterback. [8], Notre Dame eventually offered Montana a scholarship, and he accepted. Joe knew that he would get a good education as Montana Sr. listed his son as a nine-year-old so that Montana could meet the league's minimum age requirement.[7]. Montana completed 14 of 22 passes for 157 yards with one touchdown passing and one rushing touchdown. company, and his mother, Theresa, was a secretary with the same company. Pennsylvania. He spent most of the season as the backup on the San Francisco depth chart behind starter Steve DeBerg. The event was broadcast live on local television, and included speeches from John Madden, Eddie DeBartolo, Jr, and others. The Mulan connection was a complete coincidence. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Played at Soldier Field in Chicago, with temperatures in the single digits and a strong wind, Montana threw for 288 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Saints took a 357 lead at halftime. Just the sweetest guy.. He played for the University of Notre Dame, leading his team to the national championship in 1977. Sadly, Joe ignored Ryan and the boy's request. Episodes began streaming Tuesday on Max (formerly HBO Max). two more rallies as a junior and two more still as a senior. The team had another opportunity at the Super Bowl XXIII when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears in the playoffs and this was a memorable year for Montana. When it comes to football video games, there is one man and one man only whose name comes to mind for most gamers, and that's the late coaching legendJohnMadden, whose namesake "Madden NFL" titles have dominated the market for years. My wife wants me to go to a retirement home soon, but I dont think Im fit for that. Montana was also the co-recipient of the 1986 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award, an award which he shared with Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Montana won 2 MVP Awards, was selected to play in 8 Pro Bowls, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000. . His journey in Hollywood really is symbolic of us as Asian Americans. In the game, Montana threw for three touchdowns and completed 24 of 35 passes. The touchdown at the end of the NFC championship game was so memorable that sports journalists, fans, and many others, refer to the play simply as "The Catch". They lived in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. [16], On December 7, 1980, San Francisco hosted the winless New Orleans Saints. But no matter where he goes, Joe Joe Montana. He was invited to Parade magazine's All-American team after two sterling years as the starting quarterback for the Ringgold High School Rams. But his time at South Bend wasn't all come-from-behind victories and gridiron glory, as documented by Sports Illustrated. Vincenzo "James" Bavuso and Josephine Savarino married in 1928 in Wheeling and later relocated to California, Washington County in Western Pennsylvania where their children Samuel, Dominick, Theresa (Montana's mother), Virginia and Patricia Bavuso were born and raised. Irish's seventh-string quarterback. He established the Super Bowl record for most yards passing in a single game (331) and supplemented his passing with 59 yards rushing. In 1994, Montana earned a spot on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team; he is also a member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. Both of his sons played football for De La Salle High School (Concord, CA) and now play college football as quarterbacks. Montana was elected to eight Pro Bowls, as well as being voted 1st team All-Pro by the AP in 1987, 1989, and 1990. Montana spent one minute and two seconds of game time on the field. Appleman, Marc. The old saying"You never get a 2nd chance to create a first impression." Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Conference championship game, the Dallas Cowboys. To the point, Ryan once asked Joe for his autograph as he played the 8th hole at Pebble Beach during the Nat'l Pro-Am. In the sophomore year of college he made an important contribution to the team. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! PoY 1989 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) 1986 PFWA Comeback Player 1989 SN PoY 1989 UPI Off. QB Rating = Passer rating Age. Quotes By Joe Montana | His mothers family emigrated from Sicily and his fathers arrived from Northern Italy. Hong, who was actually friends with Luke, voices Sams sly and spunky grandfather. Under Parseghian's tenure, Notre Dame had won the NCAA national championship in 1966 and 1973. January 12, 2022 Joe Montana is an American former professional quarterback football player in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. [10] Although Montana turned down the scholarship, he seriously considered NCSU because of a promise that he could play both basketball and football for the university. S.F. During his formative years in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, Joe Montana was a three-sport star who excelled in football, baseball, and basketball. (His familys surname, Montana, is the Americanized version of Montani.). The only child of Joseph C. and Theresa M. Montana, he was raised in the football stronghold of western Pennsylvania, which is also home to steel mills and soft coal mines. Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. was born on June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania. In fact, a 4-year-old Brady was inside Candlestick Park on Jan. 10, 1982, when Montana found Dwight Clark in the back of the end zone that gave the 49ers a 28-27 win over the Cowboys in the NFC . At the time, North Carolina led by a score of 146. His successor, Steve Young, served as his back-up quarterback from 1987-1990. In high school, Montana continued to excel in sports and was a member of the football team, as well as the basketball teamfor which he played every position. Most regular season NCAA football games are played toward the end of the calendar year between late August and early December. While Montana put up superb numbers for a man his age and won 17 of his 25 starts, he wasn't able to lead Kansas City to the Super Bowl. The following year in April, he announced his retirement. He is also helping to revisit some and flesh them out. the last seven minutes. Montana received his primary education at Waverly Elementary and his secondary education at Finleyville Junior High (known as Finleyville Middle School) and Ringgold High School. 26-21. According to TechCrunch, it's an app that combines elements of fantasy football with social features, allowing players to bet points on the outcomes of plays as NFL games take place in real-time. Key to Abbreviations Joe Montana was born on June 11, 1956 in New Eagle, Penn. Nicknamed " Joe Cool " and " the Comeback Kid ", Montana is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. For the full article, see, https://www.britannica.com/summary/Joe-Montana. As public interest has waned, Olympics officials see Italy as a way of pumping life back into the Games. 10 October 1985), Elizabeth Jean (b. Walsh's "system" depended on a quick quarterback There he was a B-student, a member of the choir, and. He got his break break on Groucho Marxs quiz show, You Bet Your Life. Small film roles opposite actors like Clark Gable followed. Melvin Mar, one of the producers of American Born Chinese, teared up when he spoke to him right before his Walk of Fame ceremony. He led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories (1982, 1985, 1989, 1990) and was named the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times. After a home loss to the Los Angeles Raiders that left the 49ers with a 65 record, the 49ers were in danger of missing the playoffs. The victory placed the 49ers in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Redskins. By 1981, Montana had established his force along with coach Bill Wash. In 1981, he had his second marriage with Cass Castillo. American football player. However, Redskins placekicker Mark Moseley kicked a 25-yard field goal in the waning moments of the game. The team finished the regular season with an NFL-best 142 record,[30] and their two losses were by a total of only five points. He also rushed for 1,676 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also holds Super Bowl career records for most passes without an interception (122 in four games) and the all-time highest passer rating of 127.8. Founded in 1930, ISDA has kept its strong sense of community alive and thriving to become one of the largest and most financially successful Italian American organizations in the country. In 1999, editors at The Sporting News ranked Montana third on their list of "Football's 100 Greatest Players." Montana, Joe. well as a great chance to play football. Joe Montana finds empty nest in San Francisco, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Encyclopdia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them. The injury was to a spinal disc in Montana's lower back and required immediate surgery. performance, completing five touchdown passes in a 55-10 victory over He sat out the first two games of the 1977 season, but thanks to his play in a come-from-behind win against Purdue, Notre Dame coach Dan Devine finally promoted Montana to first-string duty. Joe Montana threw 11 touchdowns and 0 interceptions during his four Super Bowl appearances. Talk about ending one's career with a bang. W/L Record = Super Bowl/Postseason Won/Loss Record. Corrections? There was no doubt back then that basketball was Montana's favorite sport, and as a high school senior, he won a league championship at Ringgold High School, where his coach remembered a player who could "stand flat-footed and dunk with two hands.". [39] He placed his $49 million, Template:Convert/acre Sonoma County estate on sale in 2009, which was reduced to $35 million in January 2012. But for the 94-year-old, the mostly Asian cast of Everything Everywhere All at Once winning best cast seemed like an opportunity for a stark reminder that Hollywood wasnt always so open. San Francisco 49ers #16 retired Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Montana was named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP). Its as if the universe is trying to make up for all the racial discrimination the Asian American icon endured over the years. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. His overall scouting report didn't help matters, as he was described as a player who "doesn't have great tools" and tends to pass to his primary receiver "even when he's in a crowd." Joe Montana was born on June 11, 1956 in New Eagle, Penn. Accessible across all of today's devices: phones, tablets, and desktops. Then, in Super Bowl XXIII, Montana had one of the best performances of his career. Its never what you think its going to be, which is whats so exciting about it, Chun said. He got to see the movie collect seven Oscars, including a historic best actress win for Yeoh. A pro at making comebacks in the late games, he directed his teams efficiently and led to their wins, leading an illustrious career as a footballer. [18], On January 10, 1982, San Francisco faced the Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park in the National Football Conference Championship Game. He spent 14 years with the 9ers, and two with Kansas City. After translating an article, all tools except font up/font down will be disabled. when he realized that he was barely holding on as the Fighting In real life, that person is Joe Montana. New 49ers coach Bill Walsh ignored the But look at Michelle (Yeoh) and all these colleagues now coming forward to be recognized You cant help but say Look at us now.. Not only did Montana complete almost 70 percent of He also ranks among the all-time leaders in passing yards and touchdown passes. His maternal grandmother, Josephine Savarino Bavuso (19091993), emigrated from Sicily to the United States with her parents, Domenico Savarino (18851960) and Vincenza Diecidue Savarino (18851930), in 1921. Montana was known for his calm, controlled leadership on the field when under intense pressure. The family lived in a two . championship games. Known for breaking records, he also passed six 300-yards making another record post-season. playing a game with friends or practicing on his skills. He and his children compete as Theres something about his delivery that is equal parts gravitas and incredible humor, Chun said. In 1993, Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs and led the franchise to its first AFC Championship Game in January 1994. [21] On September 15, 1986, the 49ers placed Montana on the injured reserve list; however, he returned to the team on November 6 of that year. Another was number 19, which he wore in little league and also briefly in training camp of the 1979 season with San Francisco, and the third was number 16, which Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson offered to let Montana wear since the organization had retired it. In 1981, he won the UP NFC Player of the Year award after his Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selections. He was then made the first quarterback with the team winning the remaining games of the season. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Ranked #4 on NFL.com's Top 100 Players of All Time, National Football Conference Championship Game, consecutive playoff games with at least two touchdown passes (7). After his second season with Kansas City, Montana retired from professional football at the age of 38. [15] Montana was the fourth quarterback taken, behind Thompson, Phil Simms, and Steve Fuller, all selected in the first round. Montana missed the entire 1991 season and most of the 1992 season with an elbow injury sustained during the 1990 NFC Championship Game (he did appear in a Monday Night Football game vs. Detroit Lions at the end of the '92 season, and was very effective). How many times did Joe Montana win the MVP? However, in this season his performances were plagued by injuries. And like so many Italian-Americans, he beat the odds and won. The victory over the Bears in the NFC Championship game is of particular note. [10] Notre Dame won their season opener and then lost to Mississippi by a score of 2013. Montana was born in New Eagle on June 11, 1956, the only child of Joe Sr. and Theresa, and raised in . [6] Montana held the role for the final two years of his high school career; after his senior year, Parade named him to their All-American team. Joe Montana was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times. . Though Montana was a talented player, under Notre Dame policy in 1974 freshmen were not permitted to practice with or play on the varsity team, and consequently Montana played only in a few freshman team games. By the 1981 season Montana This was mainly on account of the fact that his favorite football player(and fellow Pennsylvania native), Terry Hanratty, was a star QB for the Fighting Irish in the mid-to-late '60s. Joe Montana was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times. Born: June 11, 1956 in New Eagle, PA Drafted: 1979 Rnd 3, Pick 82 by SF: College . At Ringgold he played Basketball and also helped his school win in 1973. Young appeared in 11 games that year and rumors surfaced claiming that Montana might be traded. In the divisional playoff game, they faced the Detroit Lions. Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (82nd overall) of the 1979 NFL draft. Yes, but not in acting. After a few wins, Montana had his second consecutive Pro Ball trip in 1984 defeating the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears. He is best known for being a Football Player. [25], Prior to the 1987 season, Bill Walsh completed a trade for Steve Young, then a quarterback with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Due to his injured throwing arm, Montana missed the entire 1991 season but returned to play at the end of 1992. The following year, Montana helped Notre Dame to a come from behind win against the Pitt Panthers. This marked the first fourth quarter comeback victory in Montana's NFL career. When was Joe Montana inducted to the Hall of Fame? In 1991-1992, he could not play much due to his elbow injury and eventually stepped out of the 49ers team. Montana did not appear in either of those games. Joe montana Jun 11, 1964 . We know this because she has been described as the hometown sweetheart of Joe Montana, who is also from New Eagle. After one unsuccessful pass and then a seven-yard gain, San Francisco faced third down from the Dallas 6-yard line. We now unite Italian Americans across states nationwide to celebrate our culture and preserve the traditions our ancestors brought with them from Italy. his passes in those four Super Bowl victories, but he also never threw These are people that Ive looked up to like for my entire life.. Education In that time, he had 129 passing yards and Notre Dame won the game 2114. [28], In January 1989, the 49ers again faced the Bengals in the Super Bowl. Montana declined Dawson's offer and wore 19 instead and signed a $10 million contract over three years. Quarterback Joe Montana played 15 seasons for the 49ers and Chiefs. Click here.). But western Pennsylvania is known for its love of Thought of this yesterday, after meeting with Arnold Palmer. Joe excelled in sports in high school and was offered a basketball Joe Montana won four Super Bowl championships. [8] The university hired Dan Devine to replace Parseghian. He completed 23 of 36 passes for a Super Bowl record 357 yards and two touchdowns. This year the team faced Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX and established the record for most yards passing in a single game. Kim Moses was born in New Eagle, a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. "Joe was born to be a quarterback," said Jeff Petrucci, his high school quarterback coach. In 1993, he was traded to Kansas City Chiefs with a contract for three years. Air Force in which he came off the bench with just twelve minutes GP = Games Played Montana had the highest passer rating in the National Football Conference (NFC) five times (1981, 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1989); and, in both 1987 and 1989, Montana had the highest passer rating in the entire NFL. The injury was so severe that Montana's doctors suggested that Montana retire. Im going to be thinking of another project to do. He also set what was then an NFL record with five consecutive 300 yard passing games. Int = Interceptions Thus, when the 49ers finished the 1984 NFL season with a 151 record, they became the first team to win 15 games in a single season.[20]. Montana was born on June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, U.S. Joe Montana In His Early Days (Source: Bleacher Reports) Montana first attended Waverly Elementary School, Finleyville Junior School, and Ringgold High School for his secondary education. As a homesick freshman, However, the regular season was shortened to nine games when members of the Player's Association went on strike. [34] He is also the only player to have two touchdown passes of 95+ yards.[35]. Although Air Force led 3010, Notre Dame won the game 31-30. Legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback who led the team to four Super Bowl victories after winning a national championship at Notre Dame. Highlights from Montana's stay with San Francisco and interviews with former 49ers teammates were also shown. In their final game of the season, Notre Dame defeated top-ranked Texas by a score of 3810 in the Cotton Bowl. He finished with 428 yards passing and five touchdown passes in the victory. Birth Sign. [13], Montana fell ill during the game, received warmed intravenous fluids during halftime, during which he also drank chicken soup, and went back into the game in the fourth quarter. Joe Montana nearly accepted a basketball scholarship to North Carolina Montana also holds the record for most Super Bowl pass completions (83) and pass attempts (122) without throwing an interception. In a much-anticipated match-up, Montana and the Chiefs prevailed and defeated the 49ers 2417. For the full article, see Joe Montana . [22] In his first game back from injury Montana passed for 270 yards and three touchdown passes in a 43-17 49er victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 49ers retired the number 16, the jersey number Montana wore while with the team. [9] He was so good that during his senior year, North Carolina State offered Montana a basketball scholarship. He had 3,409 completions in 5,391 attempts for 40,551 yards and 273 touchdowns. In 1987, he reached a high point of his career with 31 touchdown passes in just 13 games. In overtime, Ray Wersching kicked a field goal to win the game for San Francisco, 3835. Lisch started and was then replaced by Forystek. (Joe was playing with Brown's QB Brian Sipe). Montana returned healthy to the Chiefs in 1994, starting all but two games. Below is the article summary. Montana demonstrated his athletic abilities at an early age, pitching three perfect games and batting .500 in Little League baseball, and high jumping 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) at age 15. That brings us to Joe Montana, who was supplanted by another would-be Hall of Fame quarterback, Steve Young, while he sat out all of the 1991 season and most of 1992 due to an elbow injury. But what about the lesser-known details about Montana's time as an athlete, as well as his life outside of football? It isn't uncommon for great quarterbacks mainly associated with one team to finish their careers elsewhere. In 1993, Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs where he played his final two seasons, and led the franchise to its first AFC Championship Game in January 1994. Chun wanted to expand on the family history of Mr. Wing, the store owner played by Keye Luke who houses original Gremlin Gizmo in the 1984 flick. 28 April 1992). Hi, Joe Montana is my favorite QB ever! A true sportsman at heart, Montana has shown time and again that he plays to win and even lives his life the same way. After a winning streak at Notre Dame, he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the National Football League (NFL) Draft. New York: Henry Holt, 1997. 66 years. Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. NFL 1980s All-Decade Team He played basketball at Ringgold and helped his school win in 1973. when he entered the 1979 National Football League (NFL) draft. He pops up in an . [31], In 1990, Montana once again led the 49ers to the best regular season record (142) in the NFL. Joseph Clifford Montana was born on June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pa. An only child, Joe was raised in nearby Monongahela, Pa., a middle-class neighborhood located near Pittsburgh, and his father encouraged him to get involved in sports. As a result of the game, Notre Dame went on to produce a promotional film called Seven and a Half Minutes to Destiny. Joe loved playing sports. We just kind of went out to our first choices, Chun said. Montana led his team to a final playoff appearance, in 1994. He is now involved in sports of a different kind. Many, No. However, the couple separated just after two to three years of their marriage. In 2006, Sports Illustrated rated him the number one clutch quarterback of all-time.[5]. Intent on blitzing Montana most of the game, Atlanta's defense allowed Montana to throw for a career-best 476yards (49ers single-game record) and six touchdown passes, five of them to Jerry Rice. Do Not Sell. Montana was injured for part of the 1993 season, but was still selected to his final Pro Bowl and led the Chiefs in two come-from-behind wins in the 1993 playoffs, reaching the AFC Championship Game where Kansas City lost to the Buffalo Bills. [8] Devine inserted Lisch back into the game before Montana finally had the opportunity to play. He was named Super Bowl MVP three times, selected for the Pro Bowl eight times, and chosen for the 1980s All-Decade Team. . Though San Francisco finished 1980 with a record of 6-10, Montana passed for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdown passes against nine interceptions. https://www.britannica.com/facts/Joe-Montana, Joe Cool the Comeback Kid Joseph Clifford Montana, Jr. Joseph Clifford Montana, 19 (Kansas City Chiefs, 19931994) 16 (San Francisco 49ers, 19791992). Joseph C. Montana Jr. was born on June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, He also ranks among the all-time leaders in passing yards and touchdown passes. Super Bowl XXIV Montana came back with an even more impressive When was Joe Montana inducted to the Hall of Fame? TD =Touchdowns retired after two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wasn't able to lead Kansas City to the Super Bowl. [6] In the game, Montana completed 12 passes in 22 attempts, threw for 223 yards, and scored three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. In 1994, Montana earned a spot on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team; he is also a member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. Gemini. In this animated take, viewers will see Mr. Wing as a little boy in 1920s Shanghai encountering the furry creatures who shouldnt eat after midnight. Despite his limited playing time the previous year, Montana performed well during the 1975 spring practice. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. [6] Montana showed potential as a basketball player and helped Ringgold win the 1973 WPIAL Class AAA boys' basketball championship while being named an all-state player. Eighty-one players were selected before the San Francisco 49ers drafted (To be fair, no QB did until a certain Patrick Mahomes came along in the late 2010s.). But so did roles that were racist tropes. A few years later, the family relocated to the Elm Grove area of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. Its like you can try to hear it when youre writing it on the page. NFL MVPs. That guy is a legend beyond legend, Mar said. Montana had the highest passer rating in the National Football Conference (NFC) five times (1981, 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1989); and, in both 1987 and 1989, Montana had the highest passer rating in the NFL.Among his career highlights, "The Catch" (the game-winning touchdown pass vs. Dallas in the 1981 NFC Championship Game) and a Super Bowl-winning 92-yard drive against the Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII are staples of NFL highlight films. He was offered a basketball scholarship, but he turned down the scholarship in favor of the opportunity to play football for the Fighting Irish at the University of Notre Dame. Hong originally studied civil engineering in college. The last year for him has been a wild ride. A football enthusiast from a young age, Joe Montana, started his career as a footballer in school and had already embarked upon a successful career. The couple have four children: Alexandra Whitney, Elizabeth Jean, Nathaniel "Nate" Joseph and Nicholas Alexander and are still married. Joe Montana was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. He and the 49ers returned to the Super Bowl again to become four-time champions with victories in Super Bowls XIX (1985), XXIII (1989), and XXIV (1990). Ryan brought this up yesterday after meeting with The King. Hongs iconic voice was at the top of the shows wish list. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the terms of our cookie policy, which can be found in our. His career totals: 3,409 completions on 5,391 attempts, 273 touchdowns, 139 interceptions, and 40,551 yards passing. We can ALL learn from this. [8] Montana wed again in 1981, to Cass Castillo; they divorced in 1984. He was inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1996-1997 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Though the Miami Dolphins finished the 1972 NFL season with no losses, the regular season at the time comprised only 14 games. Backed in part by Montana's strong performance at quarterback, the team finished the regular season with a 133 record. 1: Montana's Super success raised the bar, Quarterbacks and Fourth Quarter Comebacks, http://football.about.com/library/weekly/bl_nflstandings1989.htm, http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1990/, Heading an offense tailored to his skills, San Francisco's Joe Montana has enjoyed unparalleled success as a passer, including victories in four Super Bowls. Joe Montana, in full Joseph Clifford Montana, Jr., (born June 11, 1956, New Eagle, Pa., U.S.), U.S. football quarterback. He elected to have an operation, which was successful, and was able to return to football and continue his career.[38]. He proved his mettle and won the NFLs passing title twice and he also topped the NFC passing five times. [11] In their third game of the season, Notre Dame played Purdue. He finished his career with the Kansas City Chiefs (199395) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. To further ensure a smooth adjustment for Montana, the Chiefs also hired former 49ers quarterbacks coach Paul Hackett as their new offensive coordinator and adapted the split-back passing offense designed by Montana and former San Francisco head coach Bill Walsh. It was a school known for excellence in both Well, Joe Montana's age is 66 years old as of today's date 16th May 2023 having been born on 11 June 1956. After injuring his shoulder the next year, Montana began the 1977 season by not playing the initial two games and then finally appearing in the game against Purdue. Because of his modest build and the questionable strength of his throwing arm, Montana, at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds, was often mistaken for a punter. Early in his career Montana made the most of his occasional appearances In 1988, he again played in the starting position at the NFC Western Division title. After serving in the Korean War, he decided in 1953 to move to Hollywood. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/joe-montana-3901.php. How many times was Joe Montana selected to the Pro Bowl? As a sophomore he twice led Notre Dame back from The season ended up as one of the franchise's most successful seasons to that point. [8] After the win against North Carolina, Devine said that Moose Krause, the Notre Dame Athletic Director, said that the game was the "greatest comeback I've ever seen. Born in Minneapolis, Hong originally studied civil engineering in college. In Super Bowl XIX, the 49ers faced the Dolphins, whose quarterback was Dan Marino. When she replied, "Who's Joe Montana? [23], Despite the competition for playing time, Montana received most of the playing time during the 1988 season. Despite his great performance, the 49ers found themselves trailing the Cincinnati Bengals 16-13 with only 3:20 left in the game and the ball on their own 8-yard line. That characteristic would prove valuable, and Montana relied on it throughout his football career.[8]. For his career with the 49ers, Montana completed 2,929 of 4,600 passes for 35,142 yards with 244 touchdowns and 123 interceptions. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ttangAP. Of his third trip to the Super Bowl, Montana told the San Jose Mercury News: "This trip to the Super Bowl is more gratifying than the others because the road has been harder." However, by this point, Young had replaced him as the starting quarterback. He also rushed for 227 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, and earned the NFL Most Valuable Player Award. School. He soon was Montana became the starting quarterback midway through the 1980 season. On December 15, 1974, Parseghian resigned due to health problems. He also tied Terry Bradshaw's record for consecutive playoff games with at least two touchdown passes (7). Joe Montana was born on June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, United States. The 49ers defeated the Dolphins 38-16 and Montana earned his second Super Bowl MVP award. Yds = Yards Montana wrapped up his college football career with thenow-iconic "Chicken Soup Game,"where the quarterback, suffering from hypothermia, warmed up with some bouillon (which, technically, is not chicken soup), reentered the game with 7:37 remaining, and led Notre Dame from 22 points down to a nail-biting 35-34 win over the Houston Cougars at the 1979 Cotton Bowl. Yet again, Montana demonstrated his ability to perform well in high-pressure situations. New Eagle, Pennsylvania Long = Longest Pass Play of season Shortly after, Everything Everywhere All at Once and the overwhelming response propelled the actor into every major awards event. sports and academics. Aided in part by Montana's performance at quarterback, the 49ers advanced to the NFL Playoffs again in 1985; however, they lost in the NFC Wild card game to the New York Giants. Noted for his ability to remain calm under pressure, Montana helped his teams to 31 fourth quarter come-from-behind wins. With over 650 acting credits including 200-something voiceovers, is there anything Hong wants to conquer? When San Francisco took possession with 4:54 left in regulation play, Dallas led 2721; the drive began on San Francisco's 11-yard line. While a member of the 49ers, Montana started and won four Super Bowls and was the first player ever to have been named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player three times. Montana also had won 100 games faster than any other quarterback until surpassed by Tom Brady in 2008. Joe was recognized by Sports Illustrated as the #1 clutch quarterback of all time. He was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and selected All-Pro six times. negative scouting reports on his rookie quarterback, and envisioned In 1986, he was given the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award and three years later he was given the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. Although San Francisco failed to make the playoffs, Montana threw for 2,613 yards and 17 touchdowns during the year. "[8] After the game against Air Force, Krause was quoted as saying: "This one's better than last week. Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. I wouldnt know what to do.. Aided by three fourth-quarter Montana touchdown passes, the 49ers tied the game at 21. The same safe and trusted content for explorers of all ages. Joe Montana was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 29, He fantasizes about a James Hong comic book series with his brand of sarcastic humor. Although Monessen scored a game-tying touchdown in the final moments,[8] Montana's performance garnered attention from college recruiters, particularly those from Notre Dame. He almost pulled off a second one against USC, Notre Dame's primary rival. football scholarship. Behind six successful Montana completions and four running plays, San Francisco moved the ball to the Dallas 13-yard line. San Francisco won the game 2621, and in recognition of his performance, Montana won the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award, which he accomplished two more times before he retired. Though, he is 6 2 in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 205 lbs in Pound and 93kg in Kilograms. Joe Montana won two NFL Most Valuable Player awards. One was number 3, his number from Notre Dame. When Montana retired, his career passer rating was 92.3, second only to his 49er successor Steve Young (96.8). And, frankly, just makes it better.. He married his third wife, Jennifer Wallace, in 1985, and together they had four children. However, in the game where the team faced St. (His family's surname, Montana, is the Americanized version of Montani.) Quote Of The Day | Top 100 Quotes, See the events in life of Joe Montana in Chronological Order, (One of the Greatest Quarterbacks in the History of the National Football League). Why? Montanas first marriage was with hometown girlfriend Kim Moses in 1974. His successor, Steve Young, served as his back-up quarterback from 1987-1990. His first wedding was in 1974, when Montana married his hometown sweetheart, Kim Moses, during his second semester at Notre Dame; however, they divorced less than three years later. 134 21 American Football Players #11 Sportspersons #114 Quick Facts Nick Name: Joe Cool, The Comeback Kid Also Known As: Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. Age: 66 Years, 66 Year Old Males Family: Spouse/Ex-: Cass Castillo, Jennifer Montana, Kim Moses father: Joseph Montana mother: Theresa Montana After the game, 49ers head coach Bill Walsh said: "Joe Montana is the greatest quarterback today, maybe the greatest quarterback of all time."[16]. "[8], Devine did not feel Montana was ready to be the full-time starter in 1975;[8] however, Montana played a key role in Notre Dame's victory over North Carolina. the Denver Broncos. In 1985, the team suffered a defeat, in the NFC Wild Card game, at the hands of New York Giants. Montana is a four-time Super Bowl champion who plays to win and even lives his life the same way. Candidates were rated in a number of categories on a scale of one to nine, with one being the worst mark and nine being the best mark. A year ago he finally received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. they could play catch with a football or a baseball, and practice Including their two playoff victories that year (the Chiefs only had one prior playoff win since 1970 Super Bowl IV), the 1993 Chiefs won 13 games, tying the franchise record for wins in a season. A talented multi-sport athlete at Ringgold High School, he was offered a scholarship to play basketball at North. The same year in Super Bowl XVI, the team faced Cincinnati Bengals and the skilled quarterback again gave an impressive performance helping the team to win the game. football, and such a tradition finally swayed Ringgold High's Montana resides in San Francisco, California. 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