Ramjack Media
29 January 2026
On January 29, 1995, the San Francisco 49ers delivered one of the most dominant performances in Super Bowl history, defeating the San Diego Chargers 49–26 in Super Bowl XXIX. But the night belonged to quarterback Steve Young. After spending years in the shadow of Joe Montana, Young finally got his moment on football’s biggest stage — and made the most of it. He completed 24 of 36 passes for 325 yards and set a Super Bowl record with six touchdown passes, a mark that still stands today. Jerry Rice added to his legendary postseason résumé, and the 49ers cruised to their fifth Super Bowl championship. In this episode of Sports History Daily, we break down the buildup to Super Bowl XXIX, Steve Young’s incredible performance, the key moments that turned the game into a rout, and how the victory cemented Young’s legacy as one of the NFL’s all-time great quarterbacks. We also look at Young’s path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 2005. From rewriting Super Bowl records to stepping out of Montana’s shadow, this is the story of the game that defined Steve Young’s career.
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