Y.A. Tittle

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Y.A. Tittle began his pro career with the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference.

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Tittle joined the San Francisco 49ers following three years with the Colts.

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Tittle and Joe "The Jet" Perry made up half of the 49ers' "Million Dollar Backfield."

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Hugh "The King" McElhenny was another Hall of Fame element of the 49ers' "Million Dollar Backfield."

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After 10 seasons in San Francisco, Tittle became the quarterback of the New York Giants.

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Left to right: Giants head coach Allie Sherman, Tittle, and Hall of Famer Frank Gifford.

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Tittle led the Giants to three division titles.

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Tittle fired 33 TD passes in 1962 and then 36 touchdowns in 1963.

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Tittle was elected to seven Pro Bowls during his Hall of Fame career.

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Tittle and Charley Conerly gave the Giants great veteran leadership at quarterback.

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Tittle was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1961 and 1963.

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On this play, Y.A. had to avoid the fierce rush of Hall of Famer Bob Lilly.

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Giants coach Allie Sherman and Y.A. discuss their offensive gameplan.

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Y.A. is surrounded by fans following a Giants game.

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After he retired, Tittle became the Giants quarterback coach. In this photo, he is giving advice to Hall of Fame QB Fran Tarkenton.

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Y.A. was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971.

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Tittle delivered his enshrinement speech on July 31, 1971.

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Y.A. posed with Wellington Mara. The Hall of Fame owner served as Tittle's presenter.