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Yelberton Abraham Tittle Jr. (October 24, 1926 – October 8, 2017) was an American professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Baltimore Colts, after spending two seasons with the Colts in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).
For Y. A. Tittle, 1963 was his finest season. The New York offense was flooded with capable receivers. The New York offense was flooded with capable receivers. Del Shofner , Frank Gifford , Alex Webster , Joe Morrison , Joe Walton , and Thomas were joined by the newly acquired McElhenny, who had already caught many passes from Tittle when both ...
Y. A. Tittle: 731 1,308 55.9 10,439 96 68 See also. Lists of NFL starting quarterbacks; References. Pro-Football Reference This page was last edited on 10 ...
Later in the first period, Larry Morris hit Tittle's left knee with his helmet as the quarterback threw. The injured Tittle was much less effective for the rest of the game. [18] After Del Shofner failed to hang onto a Tittle pass in the end zone, Morris intercepted Tittle's screen pass and returned the ball 61 yards to the Giants' 6-yard line.
The Million Dollar Backfield was a National Football League (NFL) offensive backfield of the San Francisco 49ers from 1954 to 1956. Featuring quarterback Y. A. Tittle, halfbacks Hugh McElhenny and John Henry Johnson, and fullback Joe Perry, the backfield was also referred to as the "Fabulous Foursome" and "Fearsome Foursome" by sportswriters. [1]
Jimmy Garoppolo (2017–2022) Nick Mullens (2018–2021) C. J. Beathard (2017–2021) Blaine Gabbert (2015–2016) Colin Kaepernick (2012–2016) J. T. O'Sullivan (2008) Shaun Hill (2007–2009) Alex Smith (2005–2007, 2009–2012) Steve Young (1987–1999) Joe Montana (1979–1990) John Brodie (1957–1973) Y. A. Tittle (1951–1960)
The 1962 New York Giants season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League.Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle had a breakout season in 1962. Said Cold Hard Football Facts, "It's safe to call Tittle a late bloomer.
Hall of Fame quarterback Y. A. Tittle shares the record with Andy Dalton for the highest number of playoff starts without ever winning a game (4). John Elway holds the record for the highest number of playoff wins before eventually winning his first Super Bowl (10).