John Brodie is considered by many to be one of the best quarterbacks the San Francisco 49ers have ever had. With the great players that have played that position for the team, that’s really saying something. Under his leadership, the team had some very successful times, as well as some rough years. Through it all, he remained consistent and always kept them competitive.

Here’s a look at five things you might not know about John Brodie.

#1 – The first touchdown pass Brodie threw happened in Game 8 of the 1957 NFL season in a 31-10 loss to the Detroit Lions. The pass came in the fourth quarter, went 20 yards, and was caught by Billy Wilson.

#2 – A Washington Favorite
No player caught more touchdown passes thrown by John Brodie than 49ers great Gene A. Washington. Those two connected 27 times for touchdowns during their time together.

#3 – Let’s play the Rams again!
John Brodie threw more touchdown passes against the Los Angeles Rams, a total of 28, than against any other team.

#4 – Go ahead!
Many don’t know it, but Brodie was also a very good golfer. After his NFL career, he would eventually join the Senior PGA Tour. He also holds the record for the longest gap between appearances at the US Open. He played there during his playing days in 1959 and then returned to play in the tournament in 1981.

#5 – Almost a monopoly
In the 1972 NFL season, Brodie threw just nine touchdown passes. Seven of those, or more than 70%, went to 49ers wide receiver Gene A. Washington.