Y.A. Tittle Signed / Autographed San Francisco 49ers Mini Helmet [JSA COA]
This helmet has no face mask.
Yelberton Abraham Tittle Jr. (October 24, 1926 – October 8, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback. He 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).Known for his competitiveness, leadership, and striking profile, Tittle was the centerpiece of several prolific offenses throughout his 17-year professional career from 1948 to 1964.
Career History:
- Baltimore Colts (1948–1950)
- San Francisco 49ers (1951–1960)
- New York Giants (1961–1964)
Career Highlights and Awards:
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1963)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1957, 1962, 1963)
- Second-team All-Pro (1961)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1953, 1954, 1957, 1959, 1961–1963)
- 3× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1955, 1962,
1963)
- 2× NFL completion percentage leader (1957, 1963)
- NFL passer rating leader (1963)
- San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame
- New York Giants Ring of Honor
- New York Giants No. 14 retired
- 2× First-team All-SEC (1946, 1947)
NFL Record:
- 7 touchdown passes in a game (tied)