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
Birkbeck’s books revealed a number of stunning revelations of mob influence in the sports world, including favors done for Bufalino by NFL legendary quarterback Johnny Unitas and heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
Dubbed “Mr. Oriole,” he was a sports hero in Charm City, in the pantheon with former Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas and Orioles infielder Cal Ripken, who performed for a different generation.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 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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