John Brodie, former 49ers, Stanford star quarterback, dies at 90

John Brodie, who played a franchise-record 17 seasons with the 49ers from 1957-73, passed away Friday at age 90, the team announced. “As a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John paying quarterback on television. He displayed an incredible commitment towards his teammates,” Dr. John York, team owner and co-chairman, said in a statement. “His support of the organization never wavered after his playing days. John became a dear friend of mine and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history. “We express our deepest...