Steve Young

Steve Young (b. 1961) is a former professional football quarterback and well-known member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, better known as the Mormons, descended from Mormon leader Brigham Young.

The following are a few facts about Steve Young's early years and education:

• Although born in Salt Lake City, Young grew up in Connecticut.
• In high school he was the cocaptain of the football, baseball and basketball teams.
• He attended Brigham Young University (BYU), where he set a single-season passing record for the NCAA his senior year.
• In the 1983 Holiday Bowl, Young scored the game-winning touchdown.

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Steve Young and Football

In 1984, Young signed a 10-year, $40 million contract with the Los Angeles Express of the defunct USFL. As the USFL folded, Young was the first draft pick of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL players, signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 1987, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, playing backup to legendary quarterback Joe Montana.

Steve Young's Success

After a 1991 injury to Montana, Young got to start, playing a rough season. In 1993, Montana was traded to Kansas City, and Young became the full-time starting quarterback. In 1994, Young led the 49ers to Super Bowl XXIX, where team defeated the San Diego Chargers, 49-26. Young was named the game's MVP. Young retired following the 1999 season, and earned a J.D. from BYU. He is also the National Advisor to ASCEND: A Humanitarian Alliance, a non-profit organization that provides services to Africa and South America.