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    BornMay 7, 1933 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    DiedSeptember 11, 2002 (aged 69) · Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
    Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
    Weight194 lb (88 kg)
    The CRAZIEST TOUCHDOWN of Johnny Unitas' CAREER | Colts @ Patriots (1970)
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    The CRAZIEST TOUCHDOWN of Johnny Unitas' CAREER | Colts @ Patriots (1970)
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    How Johnny U Got His Famous Nickname
    How Johnny U Got His Famous Nickname
    Johnny Unitas was one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. But how did he earn his legendary nickname of The Golden Arm?
    Early life

    John Constantine Unitas was born during the Great Depression on May 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh to Francis J. Unitas and Helen Superfisky, the third of four children. Both parents were of Lithuanian descent; his surname w… See more

    College career

    In his younger years, Unitas dreamed about being part of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, but when he tried out for the team, coach Frank Leahy said that he was just too skinny and he would "get murdered" i… See more

    Professional career

    After his collegiate career, the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL drafted Unitas in the ninth round. However, he was released before the season began as the odd man out among four quarterbacks trying to fill three spots… See more

    Different era

    Unitas played his entire career in what is sometimes called the "dead ball" era, before the 1978 NFL rule changes made to favor passing offense. The two key rules being the "Mel Blount Rule" limiting the amount of … See more

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