The 49ers retired the number Montana's #16 jersey after the conclusion of his playing career. In 1994, Montana earned a spot on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team; he is also a member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. In 1999, editors at "The Sporting News" ranked Montana third on their list of "Football's 100 Greatest Players". Also in 1999, ESPN named Montana the 25th greatest athlete of the 20th century. In 2006, "Sports Illustrated" rated him the number-one clutch quarterback of all time.