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Graham and the team head west to Palo Alto, California for exclusive access to Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young. The 49ers legend reflects on his early days in the NFL and reveals his anxiety when stepping into Joe Montana’s shoes as QB1. He also opens up about his upbringing as one of the only Mormon families in Greenwich, Connecticut, and how his father instilled a strong work ethic that shaped his career. We chatted with Young’s wife, Barbara, who shared insight into their family life, and we stopped by HGCC, the private equity firm Young shares with his business partner, Rich Lawson.
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Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young gives us a tour of Palo Alto, California in his 2011 Toyota that he has no plans of trading in.
Graham joins NFL legend Steve Young on a stroll in his Palo Alto neighborhood. Young reminisces about feeling like an “imposter” as an athlete while living in Silicon Valley during the late 1990s tech boom, surrounded by innovators who were changing the world. He also shares stories of living near tech giants like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young reflects on his time with the 49ers, including his “always awkward” relationship with Joe Montana, whom he served as a backup. Despite the awkwardness, Young recognizes that both he and Montana were driven by a shared desire for success. He also chats about his decision to remain with the 49ers in 1991, a choice that defied the counsel of his father and agent. Young acknowledges the profound impact of his experiences with Bill Walsh and Joe Montana, and ponders the potential alternative paths his life could have taken.
Football legend Steve Young looks back on his time in the USFL and on the 49ers. He details his $40 million deal with the USFL’s LA Express and joining the San Francisco 49ers as a backup quarterback to Joe Montana. He also remembers the “interesting” way he handled his checks in his early 49ers days.
Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young on the importance of religion, his kids and family. Young, who is Mormon, says that he believes every human is of divine origin and that all humans are part of one family. He says that his theology makes him curious about people, and that he grew up in a cosmopolitan area surrounded by people with many different beliefs. Young looks back on the overwhelming fanfare he received, with many women sending him love notes. The 49ers star also recalls when he met his wife, Barbara, and when he knew she was the one.
Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young opens up about his struggles with separation anxiety from childhood through his college years. The 49ers icon also reflects on the immense pressure he felt as he took on the challenge of stepping into Joe Montana’s legendary shoes.