Johnny Unitas -- Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame Quarterback
Johnny Unitas is the Hall of Fame Quartberback for the Baltimore Colts.
Initially drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Johnny Unitas began his 17 year professional career with the Baltimore Colts in 1956. He quickly became a hometown hero in the city of Baltimore, MD.
Johnny Unitas flourished in Baltimore. He led the Baltimore Colts to 2 National Football League Championships in (1958 and 1959), and 2 Super Bowl appearances (Super Bowl III and Super Bowl V).
Johnny Unitas was named NFL MVP 3 times after the 1959, 1964, and 1967 seasons.
The page below contains links to Johnny Unitas and vintage Baltimore Colts merchandise available for sale, as well as, online auctions ending soon.
Some video tributes to Johnny Unitas have also been gathered as well as a photo gallery which includes snapshots from his playing days, and memorials to him.
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Three reasons to love Johnny Unitas
2) Johnny Unitas led the Baltimore Colts to 2 NFL Championships and 2 Super Bowls.
3) Johnny Unitas remains the face of Baltimore football to this day. He was instrumental in campaigning for the NFL's return to the city of Baltimore, and he was memorialized by Towson University (who named their football stadium after him).
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(Anniversary of Johnny Unitas' Birthday is May 7, 2009)
Johnny Unitas at a Glance
John Constantine "Johnny" Unitas (May 7, 1933 ? September 11, 2002), nicknamed The Golden Arm and often called Johnny U, was a professional American football player in the 1950s through the 1970s, spending the majority of his career with the Baltimore Colts. He was a record-setting quarterback, and the National Football League's most valuable player in 1959, 1964 and 1967. His record of throwing a touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games (between 1956-1960) remains unsurpassed as of 2009. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time.
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2006 Topps Football "True Champions" Complete Mint 18 Card Insert Set Includes Walter Payton, Reggie Bush, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Johnny Unitas, Tom Brady, John Elway, Joe Namath, Joe Montana, Emmitt Smith and Others!
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Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Blue NFL Premier Throwback Jersey - XX-Large
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Johnny Unitas Framed 8x10 Photo - Baltimore Colts Legends Collage - Indianapolis Colts NFL Football
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Johnny U: The Life and Times of John Unitas by Tom Callahan
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Johnny Unitas Greatest Sports Legends DVD
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