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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

At the time, a player as good as Jim was accorded nearly the same celebrity status across Big Creek district as Johnny Unitas and Bart Starr in the outside world.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam