They call him Joe Cool for a reason. Find out how successful the all-time great QB was on the NFL’s biggest stage.

Joe Montana is one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, and his Super Bowl performances are legendary. Montana won four Super Bowls in a nine-year span, earning the nickname Joe Cool with his consistently clutch play and penchant for creating iconic moments when his team needed it most. Read on to learn about Montana’s Super Bowl triumphs and how he performed statistically in those games.

How Many Super Bowls Did Joe Montana Win?

Montana won four Super Bowls in his NFL career, all as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Montana won Super Bowl XVI over the Cincinnati Bengals, Super Bowl XIX over the Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl XXIII over the Bengals again and Super Bowl XXIV over the Denver Broncos.

Montana also won a national championship in college with Notre Dame, putting him on a short list of QBs to accomplish the feat.

What teams Did Joe Montana Win the Super Bowl Against?

Super Bowl XVI - Cincinnati Bengals

The first of four Joe Montana Super Bowl wins came in Super Bowl XVI in 1982, where the Niners beat the Bengals 26-21 in Detroit. In that game, Montana and the 49ers got off to a dream start, taking a 20-0 lead into halftime. They had to hang on late in the game, as the Bengals mounted a valiant second-half comeback. But Montana threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another, giving the Niners enough of a cushion to hold on for the title.

Super Bowl XIX - Miami Dolphins

This Super Bowl was much less suspenseful for the 49ers than their first championship of the Montana era. San Francisco crushed the Dolphins 38-16, and Montana was brilliant throughout the day, completing 24 of his 35 pass attempts for three touchdowns and no interceptions. After falling behind 10-7, the 49ers outscored the Dolphins 31-6 the rest of the way in a dominant performance.

Super Bowl XXIII - Cincinnati Bengals

The most iconic moment of Joe Montana’s Super Bowl career came in his third Super Bowl appearance in 1989. After falling behind 16-13 on a Cincinnati field goal with 3:20 left in the fourth quarter, Montana led the team on an unforgettable 11-play, 92-yard touchdown drive. John Taylor caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Montana with just seconds remaining, giving the Niners a 20-16 victory in one of the great game-winning drives in Super Bowl history.

Super Bowl XXIV - Denver Broncos

Montana’s final Super Bowl triumph came in 1990 with a 55-10 49ers' blowout over the Denver Broncos. Montana set the tone early in the game by throwing two touchdown passes in the first quarter. San Francisco never looked back, cruising to a comfortable win in what would be Montana’s final Super Bowl appearance.

From a statistical standpoint, this was Montana's best Super Bowl. He completed 22 of 29 pass attempts for 297 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions.

Montana was so good that the Niners were able to play Steve Young at QB toward the end of the game, setting the franchise up well for the future as Young later won a Super Bowl of his own.

What Teams Did Joe Montana Lose the Super Bowl Against?

In his NFL career, Joe Montana never lost in a Super Bowl. He went 4-for-4 in the big game, an unblemished record that helped to cement Montana's legacy as one of the all-time greats. Even the GOAT himself, Tom Brady, lost three times in the Super Bowl.

The closest Montana got to losing in a Super Bowl was in Super Bowl XXIII against the Bengals. Trailing with less then four minutes to play, it certainly didn't look in the moment like a given that Montana would rescue the Niners with his iconic 92-yard touchdown drive.

Joe Montana’s Super Bowl Stats

The stats from Montana’s four trips to the Super Bowl are nothing short of spectacular. He was efficient through the air, throwing 11 touchdown passes without a single interception, and even put up good production on the ground.

  • Super Bowl appearances: 4
  • Super Bowl record: 4-0
  • Super Bowl MVPs: 3
  • Super Bowl passing stats: 83-122, 1,142 yards, 11 TD, 0 INT
  • Super Bowl rushing stats: 13 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD
Of course, Montana was fortunate to play with some great weapons that made his job easier, including all-timer Jerry Rice and the steady Roger Craig. But in hindsight, Montana's ability to avoid mistakes in high-pressure situations is what elevates his legacy as an NFL legend.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Super Bowl wins does Joe Montana have?

Joe Montana has four Super Bowl wins in his career. He never lost a Super Bowl he played in.

What was Joe Montana’s best Super Bowl performance?

Statistically, the best performance of Joe Montana’s Super Bowl career came in Super Bowl XXIV in the 49ers’ win over the Denver Broncos. In that game, he threw five touchdown passes with no interceptions in a 55-10 win.

What quarterback has won the most Super Bowls?

Tom Brady is the winningest quarterback in the history of the Super Bowl. Brady has won seven Super Bowls in his remarkable career, three more than Montana’s four.

Did Joe Montana win a Super Bowl with multiple teams?

Joe Montana did not win a Super Bowl with more than one team. He won four Super Bowls as a member of the 49ers but was unable to add to his total in a short stint with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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