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Number 16 - Joe Montana


"Joe Cool" is the best athlete to wear number 16. How did Joe get that nickname? Here's an example of his demeanor that shows why: It's the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXIII, with 3:10 left on the clock, the 49ers at their own eight yard line and down 16-13 to the Bengals. Harris Barton, a lineman for the 49ers at the time, explains, "Right before that series, we're standing on the sidelines, and he says, `Look up there.' He's pointing up in the stands. He says, `That's John Candy.' '' They went on to score and win the Super Bowl. Here are some of Joe's credentials:

  • Four-time Super Bowl winner (starting QB)
  • Three-time Super Bowl MVP
  • Eight-time Pro Bowl selection
  • NFL Hall of Fame class of 2000
  • Second all-time in passing efficiency (92.3)

Some consider Joe to be the best quarterback to ever play the game. Did you know....that Joe produces wine under the label Montagia? (photo courtesy of espn.com)



8 comments:

Anonymous said...

No doubt about it, Montana was the best to ever wear the number 16. With a distant second place vote - Whitey Ford would be my choice.

Sport Blog said...

A vote for second with Whitey Ford. Agreed. "The Chairman of the Board," was a great pitcher and a consideration here at number 16.

Jon said...

My vote goes to Joe Montana as the best QB in the history of the NFL regardless of number, sorry if my comment is a little off topic.

Anonymous said...

Until someone wins 5 Superbowls , Joe Cool will remain the best QB of all time .

Jim said...

I agree 100%, Joe was awesome

Anonymous said...

If superbowl championships are the standard for how good someone is, (even though it takes a WHOLE team, offense AND DEFENSE)then Terry Bradshaw is also the best quarterback to ever play the game,right?! Don't be ridiculous! Jim Kelly and Buffalo went to 4 STRAIGHT superbowls and lost! But he made it 4 times...IN A ROW!

Anonymous said...

no Bo?

Anonymous said...

I love bo, but its all joe