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Joe Montana
b. 1956New Eagle, PAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback often ranked the greatest in NFL history, known for his composure under pressure.
Notable For
- 4 Super Bowl championships with San Francisco 49ers
- 3-time Super Bowl MVP
- 2-time NFL MVP
Honors & Recognition
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (2000)
- Super Bowl MVP (XVI, XIX, XXIV)
Sources
- Pro Football Hall of Famefoundation
- Encyclopaedia Britannicabiography
Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football
- Years
- b. 1956
- Birth Place
- New Eagle, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Confirmed
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