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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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Few of the 64,185 fans in attendance knew what would happen next; not even the Colts’ quarterback, Johnny Unitas, had any idea.

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

Ryan threw three touchdown passes to Gary Collins as the Browns shocked Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas and the favored Baltimore Colts 27-0 on Dec. 27, 1964.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 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

Charles decided to concentrate on the Johnny Unitas title.

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