Johnny Unitas

American football player (1933-2002)

John Unitas, nicknamed “Johnny U” and “the Golden Arm,” was an American professional football quarterback who played in the NFL for 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. He was considered one of the greatest NFL players of all time, setting numerous records and winning multiple championships, including the legendary 1958 NFL Championship game.

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John Constantine Unitaswas an American professional football quarterback who played in the National Football Leaguefor 18 seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Colts. Nicknamed “Johnny U” and “the Golden Arm”, Unitas was considered the prototype of the modern era marquee quarterback and is regarded as one of the greatest NFL players of all time.

During his professional career from 1956 to 1973, Unitas set many NFL records and was named Most Valuable Player three times in 1959, 1964, and 1967, in addition to receiving 10 Pro Bowl and five first-team All-Pro honors. He helped lead the Colts to four championship titles; three in the pre-merger era in 1958, 1959, and 1968, and one in the Super Bowl era in Super Bowl V. His first championship victory is regarded as one of the league’s greatest games and is credited with helping popularize the NFL. Between 1956 and 1960, he set the record for most consecutive games with a touchdown pass at 47, which held for 52 years. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.

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Johnny Unitas played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, from 1956 to 1973.

Johnny Unitas was nicknamed ,Johnny U, and ,the Golden Arm,.

Johnny Unitas helped the Baltimore Colts win four championship titles, including three in the pre-merger era (1958, 1959, and 1968) and one in the Super Bowl era (Super Bowl V).

Between 1956 and 1960, Johnny Unitas set the record for most consecutive games with a touchdown pass at 47, which stood for 52 years.

Johnny Unitas was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player three times, in 1959, 1964, and 1967.

Johnny Unitas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.

Johnny Unitas is regarded as one of the greatest NFL players of all time and is credited with helping popularize the NFL through his performances, particularly his legendary 1958 NFL Championship game victory.