Inducted 1986
Date of Birth
8/14/1935
Birthplace
Menlo Park, CA
School
Stanford University (1954-1956)
Bio
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 a consensus first-team All-America quarterback. 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 and placed seventh in the Heisman vote. 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 became a successful player on the Senior Golf Tour.
Stats
Height 6'1
Weight 190
Career Highlights
- 1956 All-Conference
- 1956 Consensus All-America
- 1956 Heisman - Seventh
- 1956 Led nation in pass completions
- 1956 Led nation in total offense
Class of 1986
Center
Vince Banonis
End
Ron Beagle
Tackle
Al Blozis
Quarterback
John Brodie
Tackle
Al DeRogatis
End
Mike Ditka
Halfback
Paul Governali
Running Back
Archie Griffin
Center
E.J. Holub
Quarterback
Richie Lucas
Fullback
Jack Pardee
Halfback
Mel Renfro
Quarterback
Steve Spurrier
End
Roland Young
Coach
Paul Bryant
Coach
Bill Edwards
Coach
Charlie McClendon
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