Steve Young

Cross-checked Young's Hall of Fame record, 49ers championship and playoff histories, efficiency records, and verified archive box scores. His record Super Bowl leads, followed by the Dallas breakthrough, The Catch II, and two all-purpose performances that represent his unprecedented passing-and-running blend.

1. #1. Young threw a Super Bowl-record six touchdown passes and added 49 rushing yards, winning MVP and finally capturing a championship as San Francisco's starter. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Steve Young
2. #2. Young threw two touchdowns and ran for another as the 49ers finally broke through against Dallas, winning the NFC title en route to his championship. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Steve Young
3. #3. Young's 25-yard strike to Terrell Owens with eight seconds left became The Catch II, ending three straight playoff eliminations by Green Bay. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Steve Young
4. #4. Young combined 338 passing yards, 63 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns against Chicago in an early display of his complete dual-threat ceiling. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Steve Young
5. #5. Young threw for 331 yards, ran for 60, and scored twice each through the air and on the ground in a complete victory over Indianapolis. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Steve Young

Reviewed through 2026-08-11