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Steve Young Emotional as Daughter's High School Flag Football Team Wins Championship

Steve Young Emotional as Daughter's High School Flag Football Team Wins Championship
World Sports · 04:26:40 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Former NFL quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young was visibly moved after his daughter's high school flag football team captured a championship title. The San Francisco 49ers legend, who led the franchise to a Super Bowl victory in 1995, attended the game to support his daughter's squad.

Young, 64, has been a regular presence at his children's sporting events since retiring from professional football. The emotional moment came as the team secured the high school flag football championship, marking a significant achievement for the program and a proud family moment for the former MVP.

Flag football has seen explosive growth at the high school level in recent years, with many states now sanctioning it as an official varsity sport for girls. Young's presence highlights the increasing visibility of the sport and the involvement of former professional athletes in supporting youth athletics.

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