Jim Plunkett is known for leading the Silver and Black to two of their three Super Bowls, but his legacy transcends beyond the football field.
He helped pave the way for the Latino community as he became the first Hispanic Heisman winner, the first starting Latino quarterback to win a Super Bowl and to be named Super Bowl MVP. While Plunkett has accumulated several accolades throughout his football career, the journey wasn’t an easy one.
Plunkett’s football career started at James Lick High School in San Jose, Calif., where he played on both sides of the ball as a quarterback and defensive end.