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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

1) Johnny Unitas was a 3 time NFL MVP (1959, 1964, and 1967)

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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Countdown to Anniversary of Johnny Unitas' Birthday

Anniversary of Johnny Unitas' Birthday: May 7, 2009

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NFL Top 100 Players of All Time - #6 Johnny Unitas
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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!

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

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

Johnny U: The Life and Times of John Unitas by Tom Callahan

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