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Peyton Manning, Johnny Unitas, and Joe Montana.
John Unitas' final season was 1973 with the San Diego Chargers. He was 40 years old (born May 7, 1933).
Johnny Unitas. Peyton Manning has a chance to surpass him if he continues to play great and win more championships. Johnny Unitas, however, was a Baltimore Colt and never played in Indianapolis. He was one o the players who had all his records and memorabilia stolen by Robert Irsay and the Indianapolis team.
The Baltimore Colts. He played his final season with the San Diego Chargers.
He played golf. I met him at the Baltimore Washington International Airport in the 70's. He was carrying a bag of golf clubs, headed for Florida, to play in a celebrity tournament. I said to him, "Oh no Johnny, NOT golf! He said, "Yes! In golf I don't get blindsided".
Mainly the Baltimore Colts from 1956-1972, after which he played one season for the San Diego Chargers. I typed his name into Google and looked at his Wikipedia page, I suggest you do the same next time.
I think this question is an opinion. It also depends what position or just any position. The most famous in my opinion is either Peyton Manning or Johnny Unitas. There are many other famous players though.
Eli Manning has won several awards. He's won the Conerly trophy, The Independence Bowl MVP award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award, The Maxwell award, and the Best Play ESPY award.
Yes, in his final season of 1973.
In my opinion John Elway is the greatest quarterback to ever play. An argument could also be made for Otto Graham, Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, and some today think it is Tom Brady.
1973 ... he started the season as the starting QB but was replaced in Game 5 by Dan Fouts. John played in 5 games that season and completed 34 of 76 passes for 471 yards, 3 TDs, and 7 INTs.