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Johnny Unitas

Johnny Unitas

Actor

Born May 7, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Died September 11, 2002

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Johnny Unitas played his collegiate career at the University of Louisville (1951-54), passing for 3,007 yards and 27 touchdowns. Unitas, who wore No. 19 as a professional, had his No. 16 collegiate uniform retired at Louisville, the only number retired by the Cardinals.

Known as "The Golden Arm", Unitas had anything but a golden introduction to the NFL. A late round draft pick of the Pittsburg Steelers, he was cut in his rookie year. He signed with the Baltimore Colts a year later and began to change the future of pro football. Unitas quarterbacked the Colts in the NFL title in 1958, beating the New York Giants in the league's first overtime championship, known forever more as the greatest game ever played.

Unitas' legend grew through the 60s and 70s. His record for throwing a touchdown in 47 consecutive games continues to stand. He became the first NFL quarterback to pass for more than 40,000 yards. In January 1971, Unitas won his last championship, leading the Colts against the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.

The persona of "Johnny U" exceeds even his numbers. His bow-legged gait and crew cut became his trademarks. His flair for leading the Colts to come from behind wins became his signature. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.

In Baltimore, Unitas will be remembered as much for his personal touch as for his professional greatness. Ever willing to stop for an autograph or to give of his time, Unitas helped christen Towson University's new stadium last week - with a pass.

No one could have known that would have been the last pass from his golden arm. Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley said, "This is a particularly painful day for Baltimore, because Johnny Unitas was Baltimore -- guts and grit." He played in 10 Pro Bowls, was named MVP three times, and was named the NFL's all-time greatest quarterback at the league's 50th anniversary. He retired in 1973 after one year with the San Diego Chargers. At that time, he held nearly every passing mark in the league record book.

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Namath Documentary2012Self

Lombardi Poster

Lombardi Documentary2010Self

The Greatest Game Ever Played Poster

The Greatest Game Ever Played TV Movie2008Self - Colts Quarterback

Super Bowl XLI Poster

Super Bowl XLI TV Special2007Self

Steelers: The Complete History Poster

Steelers: The Complete History Video2005Self - Steelers Draft Pick

Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood Poster

Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood Documentary2004Self

The Last Season: The Life and Demolition of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium Documentary2002Self

Any Given Sunday Poster

Any Given Sunday Feature Film1999Opposing Coach - Game 5

ESPN SportsCentury Poster

ESPN SportsCentury TV Series1999Self

Unitas Documentary1999Self

The NFL's Greatest Games: '58 Championship Documentary1998Self

The Adventures of Pete & Pete Poster

The Adventures of Pete & Pete TV Series1993Self

Coach TV Series1989Johnny Unitas

The Simpsons Poster

The Simpsons TV Series1989Johnny Unitas

NFL: Fabulous 50s Volume 1 Documentary1987Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

Gus Feature Film1976Johnny Unitas

Super Bowl Poster

Super Bowl Documentary1976Self

Super Bowl X Poster

Super Bowl X TV Special1976Self

The NFL Today Poster

The NFL Today TV Series1975Self - Color Commentator

The Way It Was Poster

The Way It Was TV Series1974Self

The Superstars TV Series1973Self - Football

1971 AFC Championship Game TV Special1972Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

Greatest Sports Legends Poster

Greatest Sports Legends TV Series1972Self

1970 AFC Championship Game TV Special1971Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

Plimpton! The Great Quarterback Sneak TV Movie1971Self

Super Bowl V Poster

Super Bowl V TV Special1971Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

M*A*S*H Feature Film1970Football Player - 325th Evac.

NFL Monday Night Football Poster

NFL Monday Night Football TV Series1970Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

NFL '68: The Year of the Game Documentary1969Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

Super Bowl III Poster

Super Bowl III TV Special1969Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

The David Frost Show Poster

The David Frost Show TV Series1969Self

NFL 1967 TV Special1968Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

They Call It Pro Football Poster

They Call It Pro Football Short Film1966Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

The NFL on NBC Poster

The NFL on NBC TV Series1965Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

1964 East-West Pro Bowl TV Special1964Self - Western Conference Quarterback

1964 NFL Championship Game TV Special1964Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

The Merv Griffin Show Poster

The Merv Griffin Show TV Series1962Self - football star

1961 East-West Pro Bowl TV Special1961Self - Western Conference Quarterback

1960 East-West Pro Bowl TV Special1960Self - Western Conference Quarterback

The Jerry Lewis Timex Show TV Special1960

1959 NFL Championship Game TV Special1959Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

The NFL on CBS Poster

The NFL on CBS TV Series1956Self - Baltimore Colts Quarterback

Omnibus TV Series1952Self

The Ed Sullivan Show Poster

The Ed Sullivan Show TV Series1948Self

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