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Now [Joe Montana] faced a challenge from Young, who was fleeter, stronger and hungry for Montana's notices. Even his name mocked the myth: Young is what Montana will never be again. ... Last year Young stepped in for Montana, who was hurt for most of the final three weeks of the regular season ... but when the playoffs began, Montana was named the starter. The decision couldn't have been easy on Young. ...''He's realistic about the situation, but that doesn't make it easier for him," says [49ers Guard Randy] Cross. "He can't accept it. If he ever accepted it, it wouldn't be him.''... Does Montana have any advice for Young in the meantime? ''Yeah,'' said Joe. ''Break a leg.'' He smiled when he said it. At least it looked like a smile.

--From "State of Montana" by Ralph Wiley, Sports Illustrated, August 15, 1988

Photograph by John W. McDonough

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