Young's career in photos

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Steve Young spent two seasons with the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League.

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Young was selected in the first round of the 1984 supplemental draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Young served as backup to future Hall of Famer Joe Montana after being traded to San Francisco in 1987.

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Young took over the starting role during the 1991 season when Montana was forced to the sidelines with injury.

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Steve Young is the first left-handed quarterback elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Young was elected to seven Pro Bowls.

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Aside from being one of the league's most accurate passers, Young was also an elusive runner who gained 4,239 yards and 43 rushing touchdowns in his career.

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Young posted a 100 or higher passer rating eight times during his career.

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Young earned All-Pro honors four times and earned All-NFC honors three times.

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After becoming a starting quarterback in 1991, Young earned four consecutive passing titles.

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Steve Young's bronze bust.