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Unitas

American  
[yoo-nahy-tuhs] / yuˈnaɪ təs /

noun

  1. John Constantine JohnnyJohnny U, 1933–2002, U.S. football player.


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Unitas marched the Colts to victory, watched by a television audience of 45 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

In keeping with his fearless playing style, Tarkenton dived in with abandon, using his opening monologue to unflinchingly belt out a version of “Feelings” that was flat as a Johnny Unitas haircut.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

And he has two games with a touchdown run and a TD pass, one away from tying Unitas, Bert Jones, Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck for the most in a single season in franchise history.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2023

Robin Moss, the chief executive of Unitas Youth Zone in Barnet, part of OnSide, told the BBC there was huge demand for places over the summer.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2023

Kyle made a mental note of the title: In the Pocket: Johnny Unitas and Me.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein