49ers mourn death of franchise icon, NFL MVP John Brodie

San Francisco 49ers icon John Brodie died Friday, the team confirmed. He was 90.

"The 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise’s all-time great players, John Brodie," 49ers Co-chairman John York said in a statement. "As a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John play quarterback on television. He displayed an incredible commitment to his teammates, and his support of the organization never wavered after his playing days."

Brodie suffered a stroke in 2000.