Charle Young, a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion, has died at age 75, according to reports citing a San Francisco 49ers announcement. Young played for the 49ers during the early years of the Bill Walsh era and is widely recognized for his role in the team’s rise to prominence. He is described as a College Football Hall of Famer and as a starter in the first Super Bowl run of the 49ers’ Walsh dynasty. Multiple accounts note that Young was a key target in the 49ers’ 1981 NFC Championship, catching two passes thrown by quarterback Joe Montana. Young also is credited with being part of a Super Bowl-winning 49ers team. Specific details about the cause of death were not provided in the excerpts. The 49ers’ statement and social media posts express condolences and acknowledge Young’s impact on the franchise and his football career.