George Seifert – San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – CIRCA 1995: Head Coach George Seifert of the San Francisco 49ers talks with quarterback Steve Young #8 on the sidelined during an NFL football game circa 1995 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Seifert coached the 49ers from 1989-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

George Seifert took the reigns of the San Francisco 49ers after Bill Walsh retired and had to navigate the transition from Joe Montana to Steve Young. He proved he could handle the pressure, taking the team to two Super Bowls and two wins.


His biggest win came with Steve Young. After Montana retired, Young struggled to overcome the burden of following his greatness. Seifert helped Young get the “monkey off his back” in Super Bowl XXIX, where he threw a record six touchdown passes and was named MVP.

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