Johnny Unitas
- 68 years old
- Male
- Born May 07, 1933
- Died Sep 11, 2001
- United States
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Biography
Johnny was an American Football Player from the 1950s-1970s. He was MVP in 1959, 1964 and 1967. He played for four years at the University of Louisville. In 1954 he was drafted to the NFO Pittsburgh Steelers, but was released before the season began. He worked construction to support his family and played in a local football team on weekends. In 1956 he went on to play for the Baltimore Colts.
He led the Colts to the NFL championship in 1958 in the ‘greatest game ever played’. He set many passing records in his career being the first to throw 40 000 yards. When the NFL celebrated 50 years Unitas was voted the league’s Best Player. He wore the number 19, and to this day a poker hand with an ace-9 combination is known as a ‘Johnny Unitas’.
He died suddenly of a heart attack while working out.
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Trip with Johnny U to Navy vs Notre Dame
Norman Simpson Nov 26, 2008
He invited my wife and I to the Navy vs Notre Dame football game in the old Baltimore Memorial Stadium.
When we arrived at our seats in the mezzanine, not only were we greeted by Johnny U, but also other Baltimore Colt greats - Alan "The Horse" Ameche, Joe Campanella, & Gino Marchetti.
What a great day for 21 year kids who were avid Colt fans.