Unitas
Americannoun
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Which is how Alcaraz turned up two weeks ago in New York City looking not like Carlos Alcaraz, or Johnny Unitas, but like Demi Moore in G.I.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2025
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
A 27-17 win over the Raiders sent the Colts back again, with future NFL coach Ray Perkins catching a long touchdown pass from Unitas on the worn-down field at Memorial Stadium.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
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
He read the book’s description: “Billy wants to be a great quarterback like his hero, Johnny Unitas, but his coach is worried he’ll get hurt.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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