Y. A. Tittle

1926–2017 (age 91)

Professional football player

Biography

Y. A. Tittle was a legendary quarterback whose leadership and precision brought his teams to the national stage time and again. Born in 1926, he turned his talent for reading defenses into a career marked by resilience, sportsmanship, and a passion for mentoring young players.

Even beyond the field, he set an example of hard work and loyalty, earning the admiration of teammates and fans alike before his passing in 2017. His legacy is honored at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, where admirers continue to celebrate the elegance and courage he brought to professional football.

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