In a March 2023 interview on the "3rd hour of TODAY," Joe Montana explained the origin story behind his jersey mishap in ...
Here’s the thing: Thornton was handed the #19 jersey ... some serious baggage. Joe Montana wore it during his Chiefs stint, and while it didn’t bring a Super Bowl, it cemented his legacy.
While others saw turmoil and danger after the snap, Montana saw order and opportunity. He was Joe Cool, the unflappable king of the comeback. Take the 1989 Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals.