Johnny Unitas: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | John Constantine Unitas • Johnny U |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1933 • Pittsburgh • Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 11, 2002 (aged 69) • Maryland |
| Awards And Honors | Pro Football Hall of Fame (1979) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1979) • 3 NFL Most Valuable Player awards • 3 NFL championships • 1 Super Bowl championship • 5 All-Pro selections • 10 Pro Bowl selections • 1967 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) • 1964 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) • 1959 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) • 1970 Walter Payton Man of the Year |
| Education | University of Louisville |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 1 inch, 194 lb (1.85 m, 87 kg) |
| Throws | right-handed |
| Position | quarterback |
| Jersey Number | 19 (San Diego Chargers, 1973) • 19 (Baltimore Colts, 1956–1972) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ninth round (102nd overall) of the 1955 NFL draft. |
| Completion Percentage | 54.6 |
| Games Played | 211 |
| Interceptions | 253 |
| Touchdowns | 290 |
| Yards Gained By Passing | 40239 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 7.8 |
Top Questions
When was Johnny Unitas born?
Johnny Unitas was born on May 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
How tall was Johnny Unitas?
Johnny Unitas was 6 ft 1 inch, 194 lb (1.85 m, 87 kg).
How many times was Johnny Unitas selected to the Pro Bowl?
Johnny Unitas was selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times.
How many times did Johnny Unitas win the MVP?
Johnny Unitas won three NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
How many Super Bowls did Johnny Unitas win?
Johnny Unitas won one Super Bowl championship.
What college did Johnny Unitas attend?
Johnny Unitas attended the University of Louisville.
When was Johnny Unitas inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Johnny Unitas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.
What position did Johnny Unitas play?
Johnny Unitas played quarterback.
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