Johnny Unitas (English Wikipedia)

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archive.org

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baltimoremagazine.com

Alvarez, Rafael (October 6, 2016). "Johnny Unitas Threw His First NFL Pass 60 Years Ago". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

baltimoresun.com

Eisenberg, John (October 20, 2002). "Youngster's drive couldn't be sacked". Baltimore Sun.
Morgan, Jon (September 18, 2002). "We won't see another Johnny Unitas". Baltimore Sun.
"Unitas' first pass wasn't a Bears' TD". Baltimore Sun. October 21, 2006. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
Klingaman, Mike (December 27, 2022). "In 1962, the Colts suffered one of the most lopsided losses in NFL history. But there was a silver lining". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
Steadman, John (November 3, 1996). "Chandler's admission helps take sting out of 31-year-old bad call". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
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Sun, Baltimore (September 29, 1991). "MEMORIAL STADIUM: OUR COLTS". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
Klingaman, Mike (February 1, 2007). "It was brutal". Baltimore Sun.
"HBO's 60-Minute documentary chronicles Unitas' storied career". Baltimore Sun. December 10, 1999.
Rosenthal, Ken (April 17, 2000). "Fallen QB Redman provides uplifting moment for Ravens". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
Steadman, John (January 20, 1995). "Old-time fete shows how far NFL has come". Baltimore Sun.
Singletary, Michelle (February 26, 1991). "Johnny Unitas files for bankruptcy". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
Morgan, Jon (September 18, 2002). "'We won't see another Johnny Unitas'". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
Hensley, Jamison (October 5, 2002). "Ravens to honor Unitas, ex-Colts". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
Vecsey, Laura (September 16, 2002). "NFL has laces tied too tight, banning Colt's high-top tribute". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.

bleacherreport.com

Godzinevski, Boris. "The Greatest Individual Streaks in Sport". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2013.

carolinajournal.com

"Johnny Unitas: The NFL's Blue-Collar Hero". The Carolina Journal. November 13, 2002.

chicagotribune.com

"Unitas Files for Bankruptcy". Chicago Tribune. February 27, 1991. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.

cnn.com

sportsillustrated.cnn.com

"Hall of Fame QB Unitas dead at 69". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. September 11, 2002. Archived from the original on October 2, 2002. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
"Video". CNN. May 7, 2001. Archived from the original on October 24, 2010. Retrieved November 23, 2010.

coldhardfootballfacts.com

"Dead Ball Era career passer rating leaders". coldhardfootballfacts.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2013.

dailypress.com

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espn.com

Clayton, John (January 19, 2010). "Playoffs raise historical stakes". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
"Unitas surprised them all". ESPN Classic. Espn.go.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
Rovell, Darren (October 7, 2012). "Drew Brees breaks Unitas' mark". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
"ESPN Classic - Unitas dies of heart attack at 69". www.espn.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
Carter, Bob. "Unitas surprised them all". espn.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
"Big East gameday traditions: Louisville". ESPN. March 3, 2010. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
Mortensen, Chris (September 17, 2002). "NFL thwarts Manning in attempt to honor Unitas". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.

gocards.com

"Johnny Unitas Dead At 69". University of Louisville Athletic. Retrieved March 3, 2025.

hmdb.org

"Johnny Unitas Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved November 6, 2024.

imdb.com

"Point Break (1991) Garry Busey: Pappas" – IMDb, archived from the original on April 29, 2024, retrieved April 28, 2024
"The Adventures of Pete & Pete" Space, Geeks and Johnny Unitas (TV Episode 1992) – IMDb, archived from the original on May 24, 2024, retrieved May 11, 2023

insidehook.com

Cunningham, Sean (November 30, 2017). "How NFL Rule Changes Created a Golden Era of Quarterback Stats". InsideHook. Retrieved November 6, 2024.

johnnyunitas.com

"Bio". johnnyunitas.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2020.

latimes.com

"Scratch These Colts : Unitas and Matte Don't Think About How Their Former Team Is Doing, Because They Don't Consider Indianapolis Their Former Team". Los Angeles Times. January 13, 1996. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
"Bankrupt Unitas Is $3.2 Million in Debt". Los Angeles Times. April 12, 1991. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.

lines.com

"Super Bowl V". Lines.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

lithhof.org

"Johnny Unitas". lithhof.org. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
"PRESS RELEASE: Lithuanian American Legends, Dick Butkus, Ruta Lee, Johnny Unitas Enter The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame 2013". lithhof.org. Archived from the original on November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
"August 24, 2013, The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame Welcomes Dick Butkus, Ruta Lee, and Johnny Unitas". lithhof.org. Archived from the original on November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.

louisville.edu

"Johnny Unitas (1933-2002) — College of Arts & Sciences". louisville.edu. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

ncregister.com

DeMarco, Donald (October 20, 2002). "Faith Made Johnny Unitas the Best There Ever Was". National Catholic Register. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.

news.google.com

"Unitas Named Player Of Year In Pro Football". The Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press. December 24, 1959. p. 10. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
"National Football League MVPs By The Associated Press". Gadsden Times. Associated Press. January 8, 1991. p. B2. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
Sell, Jack (December 28, 1959). "Colts Destroy Giants for Pro Crown, 31–16". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 20. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2017.

newspapers.com

"Unitas QBs NFL Team". Tampa Tribune. September 7, 1969. p. 34.

nfl.com

Drew Brees breaks Johnny Unitas' TD pass record Retrieved October 20, 2012.
Sessler, Marc (April 6, 2013). "Joe Flacco will portray Johnny Unitas in upcoming film". National Football League. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
"Johnny Unitas wins Bracketology as greatest QB of all time". NFL.com. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.

nflcommunications.com

Lee, Brenden; Gellerman, Jacob; King, Robert, eds. (2015). 2015 Official NFL Record and Fact Book (PDF). National Football League. p. 524. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2016.

nytimes.com

Wallace, William N. (January 23, 1973). "Unitas Is Traded to Chargers, But Says He May Not Report". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
"Gabriel Is Traded To Eagles by Rams; Unitas Signs Pact". The New York Times. June 9, 1973. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
Litsky, Frank (September 12, 2002). "Johnny Unitas, NFL's Genius of the Huddle, Dies at 69". New York Times.

packers.com

"Colts-Packers Playoff Remains Etched In Lore". www.packers.com. Retrieved October 11, 2024.

patch.com

"Johnny Unitas' Former Home To Hit the Market". Towson, Maryland Patch. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2012.

patriotleague.org

"Towson To Immortalize Johnny Unitas By Naming Football Stadium After Former Colts QB". PatriotLeague.org. May 1, 2003. Archived from the original on November 23, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2012.

philadelphiaeagles.com

"Ray Didinger: A Farewell To My Hero". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

philly.com

articles.philly.com

"Ravens, others plan Unitas tributes". Philly.com. September 13, 2002. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2014.

pittsburgpost-gazette.com

"Unitas set the QB gold standard". Pittsburgpost-gazette.com. September 17, 2002. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2009.

pro-football-reference.com

"AP NFL Most Valuable Player Winners". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
"1966 NFL Passing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
"1969 Baltimore Colts Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"1970 Baltimore Colts Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"Johnny Unitas Playoffs Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"Super Bowl V – Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Colts – January 17th, 1971". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"1970 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
"1971 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
"San Diego Chargers at Washington Redskins - September 16th, 1973". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
"Box Score, Buffalo Bills at San Diego Chargers, September 23, 1973". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"NFL Fourth Quarter Comebacks Year-by-Year Leaders (since 1950)". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
"Doug Atkins Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 8, 2024.

profootballhistory.com

Donahue, Ben (April 30, 2022). "The Life And Career Of Johnny Unitas (Complete Story)". Pro Football History. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

profootballhof.com

"Johnny Unitas | Pro Football Hall of Fame". pfhof. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
Michael, Ryan. "50 years since Unitas' last pass: Some things you might not know about No. 19". pfhof. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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guide.provations.com

"Louisville Football 2011 Media Guide". Guide.provations.com. July 1, 2011. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2012.

saturdayeveningpost.com

"Johnny Unitas Archives". The Saturday Evening Post. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

si.com

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Nack, William (May 7, 2001). "The Wrecking Yard". Sports Illustrated.
Maule, Tex (October 2, 1967). "It's Johnny U. Again". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
Zimmerman, Paul (September 23, 2002). "Talking Football In an interview more than two decades after his last game, the old pro showed the passion of an All-Pro still in his prime". Sports Illustrated.

si.com

"Reflecting on Johnny Unitas' Louisville career". Louisville Cardinals On SI. May 7, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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Lamers, Ben (March 26, 2015). "Throwback Thursday: John Unitas' 1964 Season". Stampede Blue. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

tcm.com

"Unitas, Turner Classic Movies". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

thesportster.com

Weyer, Michael; Mocella, Stefano (April 7, 2022). "NFL Players Who Made Cameos In Movies". TheSportster. Retrieved November 6, 2024.

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Gregory, Sean (December 29, 2008). "The Football Game that Changed It All". Time. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2017.

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tvguide.com

"Gus". TVGuide.com. Retrieved November 6, 2024.

wbaltv.com

"BSO Decorators' Show House highlights Johnny Unitas' home". WBALTV.com. WBAL. October 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2014.

web.archive.org

"Bio". johnnyunitas.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
"Johnny Unitas". lithhof.org. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
Clayton, John (January 19, 2010). "Playoffs raise historical stakes". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
DeMarco, Donald (October 20, 2002). "Faith Made Johnny Unitas the Best There Ever Was". National Catholic Register. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
"Hall of Fame QB Unitas dead at 69". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. September 11, 2002. Archived from the original on October 2, 2002. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
"Louisville Football 2011 Media Guide". Guide.provations.com. July 1, 2011. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
"Youngster's drive couldn't be sacked". dailypress.com. October 20, 2002. Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
"Unitas set the QB gold standard". Pittsburgpost-gazette.com. September 17, 2002. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
"Unitas' first pass wasn't a Bears' TD". Baltimore Sun. October 21, 2006. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
Gregory, Sean (December 29, 2008). "The Football Game that Changed It All". Time. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
"Unitas Named Player Of Year In Pro Football". The Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press. December 24, 1959. p. 10. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
"AP NFL Most Valuable Player Winners". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
Lee, Brenden; Gellerman, Jacob; King, Robert, eds. (2015). 2015 Official NFL Record and Fact Book (PDF). National Football League. p. 524. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
"National Football League MVPs By The Associated Press". Gadsden Times. Associated Press. January 8, 1991. p. B2. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
Sell, Jack (December 28, 1959). "Colts Destroy Giants for Pro Crown, 31–16". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 20. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
"Baltimore Colts – Sports Ecyclopedia". Sports Ecyclopedia. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
"profootballresearchers.org" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 5, 2010.
"Unitas surprised them all". ESPN Classic. Espn.go.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
Maule, Tex (October 2, 1967). "It's Johnny U. Again". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
"1969 Baltimore Colts Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"1970 Baltimore Colts Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"Johnny Unitas Playoffs Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"Super Bowl V – Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Colts – January 17th, 1971". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
"1970 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
"1971 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
Wallace, William N. (January 23, 1973). "Unitas Is Traded to Chargers, But Says He May Not Report". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
"Gabriel Is Traded To Eagles by Rams; Unitas Signs Pact". The New York Times. June 9, 1973. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
"Box Score, Buffalo Bills at San Diego Chargers, September 23, 1973". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
Godzinevski, Boris. "The Greatest Individual Streaks in Sport". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
Rovell, Darren (October 7, 2012). "Drew Brees breaks Unitas' mark". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
"Dead Ball Era career passer rating leaders". coldhardfootballfacts.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2013.
"Hall of Fame listing" (PDF). americanfootballassn.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 22, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
Rosenthal, Ken (April 17, 2000). "Fallen QB Redman provides uplifting moment for Ravens". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
"Ravens, others plan Unitas tributes". Philly.com. September 13, 2002. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
Carter, Bob. "Unitas surprised them all". espn.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
"Johnny Unitas' Former Home To Hit the Market". Towson, Maryland Patch. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
"BSO Decorators' Show House highlights Johnny Unitas' home". WBALTV.com. WBAL. October 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
"Towson To Immortalize Johnny Unitas By Naming Football Stadium After Former Colts QB". PatriotLeague.org. May 1, 2003. Archived from the original on November 23, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
"Video". CNN. May 7, 2001. Archived from the original on October 24, 2010. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
Nack, William (May 7, 2001). "The Wrecking Yard". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
"Unitas Files for Bankruptcy". Chicago Tribune. February 27, 1991. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
"Bankrupt Unitas Is $3.2 Million in Debt". Los Angeles Times. April 12, 1991. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
Singletary, Michelle (February 26, 1991). "Johnny Unitas files for bankruptcy". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
Morgan, Jon (September 18, 2002). "'We won't see another Johnny Unitas'". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
Hensley, Jamison (October 5, 2002). "Ravens to honor Unitas, ex-Colts". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
"Big East gameday traditions: Louisville". ESPN. March 3, 2010. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
"Football's 100 Greatest Players". Archive.sportingnews.com. Archived from the original on June 1, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
Joyce, C. Alan (January 5, 2007). ""Unbreakable" Sports Records". The World Almanac. Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
Mortensen, Chris (September 17, 2002). "NFL thwarts Manning in attempt to honor Unitas". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
Vecsey, Laura (September 16, 2002). "NFL has laces tied too tight, banning Colt's high-top tribute". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
Sessler, Marc (April 6, 2013). "Joe Flacco will portray Johnny Unitas in upcoming film". National Football League. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
"PRESS RELEASE: Lithuanian American Legends, Dick Butkus, Ruta Lee, Johnny Unitas Enter The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame 2013". lithhof.org. Archived from the original on November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
"August 24, 2013, The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame Welcomes Dick Butkus, Ruta Lee, and Johnny Unitas". lithhof.org. Archived from the original on November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
"Johnny Unitas wins Bracketology as greatest QB of all time". NFL.com. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
"Point Break (1991) Garry Busey: Pappas" – IMDb, archived from the original on April 29, 2024, retrieved April 28, 2024
"The Adventures of Pete & Pete" Space, Geeks and Johnny Unitas (TV Episode 1992) – IMDb, archived from the original on May 24, 2024, retrieved May 11, 2023

worldalmanac.com

Joyce, C. Alan (January 5, 2007). ""Unbreakable" Sports Records". The World Almanac. Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009.