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Greatest all-time San Francisco 49ers

By Gil Alcaraz IV

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 15: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome on October 15, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 15: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome on October 15, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Greatest 49ers, John Brodie
SF 49ers all-time great John Brodie (Photo by James Flores/Getty Images) /

42. . QB. San Francisco 49ers. John Brodie. 10. player

Greatest 49ers of all time: No. 10 – John Brodie

Career Stats with 49ers: 31,548 passing yards, 214 passing touchdowns, 224 interceptions, 55 completion percentage, 72.3 passer rating, 235 carries, 1,167 rushing yards, 22 rushing touchdowns

While the stats don’t tell the whole story, there’s no denying John Brodie was one of the best quarterbacks to ever play for the 49ers.

More than anything, Brodie was a do-it-all leader who carried San Francisco through some of its best seasons. Not only was he an exceptional passer, but he did plenty of damage with his feet as well, as evidenced by his career totals of 1,167 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on the ground.

While the NFL was still figuring out how to throw the football, Brodie was doing big things for the 49ers. Although he only made two Pro Bowls and earned one All-Pro selection, the impact he had on the franchise cannot be understated.

Sure, Brodie doesn’t measure up to some of the 49ers’ other star signal callers. Still, he belongs near the top of this list due to his 17 years of service and outstanding playmaking abilities under center.