The San Francisco 49ers demolished the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX. The final score was 49-26 but it really wasn't that close. The 49ers took their foot off the gas in the second half but not before quarterback Steve Young threw his sixth touchdown pass. They were utterly dominant.
It was a particularly satisfying win for Young who finally stepped out of Joe Montana's shadow and proved himself as a championship-level quarterback. NFL Films captured a great scene late in the game when Young turned to the other players on the sideline and said, "Somebody please take the monkey off my back.