Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas (Baltimore Colts, 1956 to 1972)
In the NFL that was John Unitas of the Baltimore Colts with 32 TD passes in 1959.
John Unitas and Earl Morrall shared starting duties for the 1971 Colts as Unitas started 5 games and Morrall started 9 games. Unitas started both playoff games for the 1971 Colts, a victory over the Browns in the Division round and a loss to the Dolphins in the AFC Championship game.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas and Earl Morrall.
Johnny Unitas attended college at the University of Louisville. Johnny played professional football for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Don Kellett was the Colts General Manager in 1956 and the person that signed John Unitas to his first Colts contract.
Johnny Unitas (Baltimore Colts, 1956 to 1972)
Baltimore Colts
The Baltimore Colts. He played his final season with the San Diego Chargers.
Johnny Unitas attended college at the University of Louisville. Johnny played professional football for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Johnny Unitas, but Earl Morrall was the starter because Unitas was injured.
Of course, we know it was Johnny Unitas.
Unitas left the Colts after the 1972 season. The Colts drafted Bert Jones of LSU with their first round choice in the 1973 NFL draft and he wound up becoming the starting QB. Other quarterbacks for the Colts after Unitas in the 1970s were Marty Domres, Bill Troup, Mike Kirkland, and Greg Landry.
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