
2026
Rise of the 49ers
Using rare and never-before-seen footage, as well as one-on-one interviews, discover how the San Francisco 49ers rose from an also-ran into pro football's most glamorous franchise during the '80s and early '90s.
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Acting
Born
1956-06-11 · 70 yrs
From
New Eagle, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for
Acting
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.…