Neal Dahlen, a longtime San Francisco 49ers executive who spent three years as the Denver Broncos’ general manager (1999-2003), died. He was 85.
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A native of San Bruno, Dahlen would go on to play quarterback at the NCAA’s highest level for nearby San Jose State.
Although he didn’t play professionally, Dahlen made a lasting mark on the NFL as an executive. He spent 17 years working his way up the ranks in the San Francisco 49ers’ front office from 1979-96.
Dahlen became the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1996 and their GM three years later.
In addition to the titles he won with the Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII and Super Bowl XXXIII, Dahlen also won five Super Bowls with the 49ers.
Dahlen won seven world championships during his NFL career, tied with Tom Brady for second-most all-time behind only longtime New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
“I attribute my good fortune to three key elements: Joe Montana, Steve Young and John Elway,” Dahlen told the Los Angeles Times’ Sam Farmer in 2018.
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