Hall of Fame
Position: Quarterback
Years: 1954-1956
Place of Birth: Menlo Park, CA
Date of Birth: Aug 14, 1935
Jersey Number: 12
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
High School: Oakland, CA (Tech HS)
John Brodie, a 6-1, 190-pounder, played for coach Chuck Taylor at Stanford from 1954 through 1956. During that final season he served as team co-captain with Paul Wiggin. He was named first team All-America quarterback by the American Football Coaches, Football Writers of America, International News Service and the National Enterprise Association. These were his best games: 1954, completed 21 passes against UCLA; 1955, had a 62-yard pass play against California; 1956, completed 19 passes against Oregon State. In 1956 he led the nation in passing and total offense. He played 17 seasons as quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. Following the close of his professional career, John began a new one in broadcasting and golf. Brodie has become a successful player on the Senior Golf Tour.
