Steve Young

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Steve Young's trophy case is a testament to his dominance on the field. Two MVP awards and a Super Bowl MVP highlight his peak years. His induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005 recognized a career filled with efficiency and leadership. He holds the record for the highest career passer rating among quarterbacks with significant attempts for a long period. His ability to combine passing accuracy with rushing threat revolutionized the quarterback position. These achievements place him among the elite group of players who changed how the game is played.

AwardsSteve Young received numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career. He was named the NFL Most Valuable Player twice in 1992 and 1994. His performance in Super Bowl XXIX earned him the game's MVP award. He was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times and named First-Team All-Pro three times. Inductions into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame cemented his legacy. He also won the Bert Bell Award and the PFWA NFL MVP award.

Honours & Distinctions

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Fame·2005

Inducted for outstanding career achievements.

College Football Hall of Fame

College Football Hall of Fame·2001

Inducted for exceptional college performance.

Bert Bell Award

Peyton Manning Foundation·1994

Awarded to the NFL player who best combines excellence on the field with humanitarian contributions.

Rankings & Lists

#15

NFL Top 100 Players of All Time

NFL Network·2010

#32

50 Greatest NFL Players

NFL.com·2010

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

January 1995

Mr. Perfect

ESPN The Magazine

March 1994

The Future is Now

Records & Feats

Highest Single-Season Passer Rating

Chart Record·1994

Set a record of 112.8 in 1994, holding it until 2018.

Most Rushing Yards by a Quarterback

Career Milestone·1999

Holds the record for most rushing yards by a QB with 4,239 yards.

First QB to Rush for 1,000 Yards in a Season

Historic First·1991

Achieved this feat multiple times between 1991 and 1994.