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.
Johnny Unitas (Baltimore Colts, 1956 to 1972)
Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas and Earl Morrall.
John Unitas signed a one year, $7000 contract with the Colts on January 31, 1956.
Johnny Unitas attended college at the University of Louisville. Johnny played professional football for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Baltimore Colts quarterback who passed for 26,548 yards in 1960 was Johnny Unitas. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, known for his strong arm, leadership, and ability to perform in clutch situations. Unitas played for the Colts from 1956 to 1972 and was instrumental in popularizing the modern passing game.
Johnny Unitas finished his NFL career with a passer rating of 78.2. He played primarily for the Baltimore Colts from 1956 to 1972 and was known for his exceptional passing ability and leadership on the field. Unitas is often regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history, contributing to the game's evolution.
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.