Steve Wallace ( American football ) Barron Steven Wallace ( born December 27 , 1964 in Chamblee , Georgia ) is a former professional American football player . He played 12 seasons as an offensive tackle in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs . He has since been recognized as having helped revolutionize the position of left tackle . College career . Wallace attended Auburn University . Standing 6 ft , 5 inches , 280 lbs , was selected by Birmingham Stallions in 1986 United States Football League territorial draft , as well as selected by the San Francisco 49ers in fourth round ( 101st pick overall ) of 1986 NFL Draft . Steve blocked for Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson in 1985 . Steve also played in a game [ the Florida Gators vs Auburn Tigers in 1983 ] that showcased 25 athletes that made a professional football team roster . His head coach was future Hall of Fame inductee Pat Dye . Professional career . Steve Wallace was a part of three Super Bowl Championships with the San Francisco 49ers ( 1988 , 1989 , and 1994 ) . In Super Bowl XXIII he was taken off the field with a broken ankle on the third play of the game , and was replaced by offensive tackle Bubba Paris . He garnered Pro Bowl honors in 1992 and 2 First - Team All - Pro Teams in 1992 & 1993 . Throughout his career , Wallace endured many concussion s , and was known for wearing a styrofoam ( Procap ) a rubber 1 / 2 " cushioned helmet atop his normal helmet to reduce the impact . Steve retired following the 1997 season , finishing his career with the Kansas City Chiefs . Steve was one of the only 49ers to participate in two United Way commercials , earning him the " Community Player of the Year " - Extra Effort Award in 1992 . Television Commentator John Madden called Steve ' s football play as " nasty , tenacious and mean , " " he played with a defensive players ' mentality " earning 4x All - Madden Teams , and All - Rookie Team , but often considered as " one of the true gentlemen of the game ! " Steve and Jerry Rice were pictured celebrating after touch down , that picture was used to symbolize the winning tradition of the 49ers on a commemorative stamp for " The Team of the Eighties . " [ Super Bowl XVI , XIX , XXIII , XXIV & XXIX . ] Also , Coach Bill Walsh talked about Steve being one of his favorite players in the book and numerous other " 49ers Championship Books . " 21 years of football [ 5 middle & high school , 4 college , 12 professional ] all winning seasons . 21 winning seasons , worst season 10 - 6 in S . F . 49ers [ 1991 ] . He made a career of protecting the " blind side " of one of the greatest players in football history : Joe Montana . Steve Wallace became a NFL Pioneer by becoming the first lineman to earn a $ 2 million dollars contract per year and signing for over $ 10 million dollars . His contract was a " lucrative deal " a 5 years contract for $ 10 . 750 million dollars ( $ 10 , 750 , 000 . 00 ) . Steve has the title of Evolutionizing " The Blindside Tackle " by having the ability to face such legends like Lawrence Taylor , Richard Dent , Chris Doleman , etc . in one - on - one competition . Steve Wallace has a foundation , Steve Wallace Foundation for " Everyday Championship " a non - profit organization 501C - 3 . Mission : Working on educating and rebuilding youth self - esteem , character , knowledge in rural , urban or under privilege areas . The focus has been for the betterment of kids by providing the motivational component for kids to achieve and have focus in life . Personal . He is related to famous comedian George Wallace . George Wallace on Dumb Comments George Wallace Comedy Unleashed George Wallace at the Flamingo Hotel in Vegas George Wallace " I be thinking "