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Joe Montana
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Joe Montana
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1956-06-11,New Eagle, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender
Male
Biography
Joseph Clifford Montana Jr., nicknamed "Joe Cool" and "the Comeback Kid," is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Born June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, Montana grew up in Monongahela and starred at Ringgold High School in football, basketball, and baseball. At Notre Dame, he became legendary for late-game heroics, including the 1979 Cotton Bowl "Chicken Soup Game" where he overcame hypothermia to lead the Fighting Irish from a 34-12 deficit to a 35-34 victory over Houston. Drafted 82nd overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 1979's third round, Montana spent 14 seasons in San Francisco before finishing his career with the Kansas City Chiefs (1993-1994). With the 49ers, he won four Super Bowls (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV) and became the first player ever to be named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player three times. He also holds Super Bowl career records for most passes without an interception (122 in four games) and the all-time highest passer rating of 127.8. His undefeated 4-0 Super Bowl record remains legendary. Montana's strengths defined clutch performance: ice-cold composure under pressure, pinpoint accuracy (63.2% career completion percentage), exceptional decision-making (92.3 career passer rating), and an uncanny ability to orchestrate comeback victories—32 fourth-quarter comebacks in his career. Sports Illustrated named him the number-one clutch quarterback of all time. His greatest moments became instant NFL lore: "The Catch"—January 10, 1982, NFC Championship versus Dallas, Montana's 6-yard touchdown pass to Dwight Clark with 51 seconds remaining completed an 89-yard drive and sent the 49ers to Super Bowl XVI; "The Drive"—Super Bowl XXIII, Montana methodically marched the 49ers 92 yards in the final minutes, throwing a 10-yard game-winning touchdown to John Taylor with 34 seconds left for a 20-16 victory over Cincinnati; and Super Bowl XXIV—Montana threw a then-record five touchdown passes in a 55-10 demolition of Denver, the most lopsided Super Bowl victory in history. Montana was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, earned eight Pro Bowl selections, and had his No. 16 jersey retired by the 49ers. After football, Montana co-founded Liquid 2 Ventures in 2015, becoming a successful venture capitalist. He owns horses, produces wine under the label Montagia, and actively supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Filmography

Matchup of the Millenium

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Matchup of the Millenium
2000-01-01

8.3

All Madden
2021-12-25

Great Sports Moments of the 80's

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Great Sports Moments of the 80's
1989-10-10

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

10

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers
2006-08-15

Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience

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Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience
2024-08-14

1984 – The Season That Saved Football

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1984 – The Season That Saved Football
2016-12-07

A Tale of Two Cities

8

A Tale of Two Cities
2015-12-15

A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2

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A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2
2015-12-19

3.3

Asylum
2013-09-30

6.553

Elway
2025-12-21

The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s

10

The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s
2012-01-01

8.019

The Simpsons
1989-12-17

6.333

The Early Show
1999-11-01

Sidewalks Entertainment

7.333

Sidewalks Entertainment
1988-09-01

Saturday Night Live

6.9

Saturday Night Live
1975-10-11

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

6.765

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005-01-03

King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch

6.036

King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
2023-04-28

Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure

8.25

Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
2022-01-06

Peyton's Places

7.5

Peyton's Places
2019-07-28

Monday Night Football

0

Monday Night Football
1970-09-21

Rise of the 49ers

10

Rise of the 49ers
2026-02-01

0

NFL Icons
2021-10-02

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

8

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
2006-11-17

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

7.272

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993-09-13