Submitted by L. Murphy, Feb 2, 2008 21:20

Dear Mr. Barra . . .

The purpose of this letter is to make you aware of a grassroots fan effort to elect former San Francisco 49er's quarterback, John Brodie into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. John Brodie played with San Francisco from 1957 to 1973. In this day and time that kind on longevity alone is a remarkable achievement. When you add to that, the statistics that he built during his football career, it is apparent that John should have a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

During his 17 year career he played 201 games completing 2,469 passes for 31,548 yards and 214 touchdowns. His best season was his MVP campaign in 1970 where he completed 223 of 378 passes for 2,941 yards and 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. In 1965 Brodie threw for 3,112 yards and 30 touchdowns in 13 games.

As you are probably aware, while watching Monday Night Football on October 23, 2000, John suffered a massive stroke leaving him with a lengthy and difficult rehabilitation process that a lesser man might not have come back from. However, with the same spirit that led him to persevere throughout his athletic career and the support of his family, John's resolve to improve and embrace life has stayed strong.

Our group is comprised of fans across the United States and even Canada. Please visit our web page on John Brodie at http://johnbrodieforfootballhalloffame.bravehost.com/ where you can read more about John and sign a petition (http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/johnbrodie/) supporting this campaign for the enshrinement of John Brodie into the Hall of Fame. You can also visit a myspace page set up to give more information regarding John at http://www.myspace.com/johnbrodieenshrinementcam. It is our hope to make the public aware of John Brodie's omission from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and generate the support of the fans as well as the football community in encouraging his nomination and ultimate vote into the Hall of Fame.

We are respectfully requesting any support or publicity that you would be willing to lend to our efforts to recognize John Brodie for his contributions to football on the field and off. Thank you so much for you time and consideration of this request.

Respectfully, The Committee to Elect John Brodie into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

brojon49@aol.com

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