Joe Montana
Birthday:
11 June 1956, New Eagle, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth Name:
Joseph Clifford Montana Jr.
Height:
184 cm
Considered by many experts to be the greatest quarterback in the history of NFL football, Montana was recruited by the San Francisco 49ers from Notre Dame in 1979 after leading the "Fighting Irish" to a Cotton Bowl victory in 1978. "Joe Cool," as he was known for his ice cool disposition in the heat of the game, led the 49ers on...
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Considered by many experts to be the greatest quarterback in the history of NFL football, Montana was recruited by the San Francisco 49ers from Notre Dame in 1979 after leading the "Fighting Irish" to a Cotton Bowl victory in 1978. "Joe Cool," as he was known for his ice cool disposition in the heat of the game, led the 49ers on field for twelve seasons and played key roles in the San Francisco 49ers four Super Bowl victories between 1982 and 1990. Montana scooped the Super Bowl MVP Award in 1982, 1985 and 1990, however he suffered an elbow injury in January 1991, and missed all of the 1991 season, and most of the 1992 season.He was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in April 1993, and spent his final two years with the Chiefs before finally retiring at the end of 1994.Well remembered for his amazing plays with fleet-footed wide receiver Jerry Rice, and high-stepping running back Roger Craig. Show less «
As a quarterback, there's no better way to finish your year, in winning a Super Bowl, than with a touchdown pass. The chances of that happen...Show more »
As a quarterback, there's no better way to finish your year, in winning a Super Bowl, than with a touchdown pass. The chances of that happening, by the looks of most of the Super Bowls, is a very rare chance. Fortunately for me, I had an opportunity. Show less «
There is nothing worse for me than sitting in traffic. That's what killed me in L.A.
There is nothing worse for me than sitting in traffic. That's what killed me in L.A.
Especially in football, it is not a QB's game... even though the media likes to make it into that - it takes the whole team.
Especially in football, it is not a QB's game... even though the media likes to make it into that - it takes the whole team.
Some guys practice like all-Americans but they can't play!
Some guys practice like all-Americans but they can't play!
Confidence is a very fragile thing.
Confidence is a very fragile thing.
Yeah, I think it motivates you as people start to count you out. It doesn't make you play any harder, because every time you go out on the f...Show more »
Yeah, I think it motivates you as people start to count you out. It doesn't make you play any harder, because every time you go out on the field you give 110 percent, but it does give you more of an edge mentally, knowing that you were in the same situation, because in sports you always find yourself behind. Show less «
In sports... you play from the time you're eight years old, and then you're done forever.
In sports... you play from the time you're eight years old, and then you're done forever.
I started a business with two guys I played with, Ronnie Lott and Harris Barton: Champion Ventures, it's a fund of funds. We have $400 milli...Show more »
I started a business with two guys I played with, Ronnie Lott and Harris Barton: Champion Ventures, it's a fund of funds. We have $400 million or so under management. Show less «
As a quarterback, you have to love it. As much as you like to turn around and hand the ball off - the whole traditional football game - as a...Show more »
As a quarterback, you have to love it. As much as you like to turn around and hand the ball off - the whole traditional football game - as a quarterback, you gotta love putting it in the air. Show less «
I don't watch a lot of the games on Sunday. But I always kept an eye on the 49ers.
I don't watch a lot of the games on Sunday. But I always kept an eye on the 49ers.
I miss the game - I miss it a lot.
I miss the game - I miss it a lot.
Any quarterback that understands what the offense is really about is going to succeed.
Any quarterback that understands what the offense is really about is going to succeed.
Always be prepared to start.
Always be prepared to start.
Some people have no respect whether you are with your family or not. That's the hardest part. I was shopping in a grocery store in Seattle l...Show more »
Some people have no respect whether you are with your family or not. That's the hardest part. I was shopping in a grocery store in Seattle looking for stuff for Nicholas. This guy kept following me with his cell phone video on. Show less «
Yeah, it's nice to look up to people, but the more you try to be somebody else, the less you are of yourself.
Yeah, it's nice to look up to people, but the more you try to be somebody else, the less you are of yourself.
I don't live in the past. I just live in the enjoyment of the game.
I don't live in the past. I just live in the enjoyment of the game.
My mother and father, Joe and Theresa Montana brought me along and taught me to never quit, and to strive to be the best.
My mother and father, Joe and Theresa Montana brought me along and taught me to never quit, and to strive to be the best.
Winners, I am convinced, imagine their dreams first. They want it with all their heart and expect it to come true. There is, I believe, no o...Show more »
Winners, I am convinced, imagine their dreams first. They want it with all their heart and expect it to come true. There is, I believe, no other way to live. Show less «
Cause there's only one reason for doing anything that you set out to do. if you don't want to be the best, then there's no reason going out ...Show more »
Cause there's only one reason for doing anything that you set out to do. if you don't want to be the best, then there's no reason going out and trying to accomplish anything. Show less «
You need to be able to work with people. Especially in football, it is not a QB's game... even though the media likes to make it into that -...Show more »
You need to be able to work with people. Especially in football, it is not a QB's game... even though the media likes to make it into that - it takes the whole team. Show less «
There's no thrill like throwing a touchdown pass.
There's no thrill like throwing a touchdown pass.
If I could still play, I would be trying. It's been 15 years.
If I could still play, I would be trying. It's been 15 years.
I don't live in the past.
I don't live in the past.
My back only bugs me when I sleep wrong. I feel my knee more than anything, the left one. It's arthritic.
My back only bugs me when I sleep wrong. I feel my knee more than anything, the left one. It's arthritic.
The game is just, everybody talks about baseball, but I really think football probably has a little bit more American feeling than anything.
The game is just, everybody talks about baseball, but I really think football probably has a little bit more American feeling than anything.
You know, I've had blowups with my coach too. The same thing happens, it just wasn't as evident back then because they didn't have so many c...Show more »
You know, I've had blowups with my coach too. The same thing happens, it just wasn't as evident back then because they didn't have so many cameras and ways to see things happen. Show less «
I don't watch a lot of the games on Sunday. But I always kept an eye on the 49ers. I think Mike Singletary has made a big difference. He's d...Show more »
I don't watch a lot of the games on Sunday. But I always kept an eye on the 49ers. I think Mike Singletary has made a big difference. He's done a tremendous job. Show less «
My back only bugs me when I sleep wrong. I feel my knee more than anything, the left one. It's arthritic. I have a bad nerve in the back of ...Show more »
My back only bugs me when I sleep wrong. I feel my knee more than anything, the left one. It's arthritic. I have a bad nerve in the back of my eye. Show less «
Man, coaching is a hard job, and it requires a lot of time... I hear stories from coaches who tell me that players call them in the middle o...Show more »
Man, coaching is a hard job, and it requires a lot of time... I hear stories from coaches who tell me that players call them in the middle of the night not knowing where they parked their car. Show less «
I had six or seven documented concussions, so I had a lot more than that. But I feel fine.
I had six or seven documented concussions, so I had a lot more than that. But I feel fine.
I mean the game is just, everybody talks about baseball but I really think football probably has a little bit more American feeling than any...Show more »
I mean the game is just, everybody talks about baseball but I really think football probably has a little bit more American feeling than anything. Show less «
Man, coaching is a hard job, and it requires a lot of time... I hear stories from coaches who tell me that players call them in the middle o...Show more »
Man, coaching is a hard job, and it requires a lot of time... I hear stories from coaches who tell me that players call them in the middle of the night not knowing where they parked their car. You are baby-sitting rich, spoiled kids... I don't know where you parked your car! Show less «
Installing a new offense is harder than a new defense. It just takes time.
Installing a new offense is harder than a new defense. It just takes time.
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