Johnny Unitas is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time in American football. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1933, Unitas played his college football at the University of Louisville before being selected in the ninth round of the 1955 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After being cut by the Steelers, Unitas signed with the Baltimore Colts, where he would go on to have a legendary career. More about Johnny Unitas
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During his career, Unitas led the Colts to three NFL Championships and one Super Bowl victory. He was also named to 10 Pro Bowls and was a three-time NFL MVP. He set numerous passing records during his time in the league and was known for his ability to come through in clutch situations. Unitas was renowned for his leadership qualities and his ability to read a defense and make accurate throws to his receivers. His signature play, the two-minute drill, became a staple of his game and helped cement his legacy as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.In total, we tracked 3675 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Johnny Unitas (Fine Johnny Unitas autographed professional model helmet c.1960s Lot 283) was sold in February 2017 for $47500.00 while the cheapest item (Johnny Unitas #21 Sketch Card Limited 32/50 Edward Vela Signed) found a new owner for $0.99 in July 2023. The month with the most items sold (42) was July 2020 with an average selling price of $7.93 for an autographed item of Johnny Unitas. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2018 with $2499.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.50 was September 2020. In average, an autographed item from Johnny Unitas is worth $75.00.
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Caleb Williams included on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list (08/26/23): Caleb Williams prepares for his last college football season.
How Payton Thorne can win the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (and maybe the Heis (08/24/23): Is a special season brewing for Payton Thorne?
Payton Thorne included on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watchlist (08/24/23): Thorne joins 47 other quarterbacks that meet the criteria for the award.
Cade McNamara named to 2023 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List (08/23/23): Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara is one of five Big Ten signal-callers named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list.
Georgia’s Stetson Bennett among Golden Arm award contenders (11/18/22): Who are the top five remaining contenders to win the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award?
Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List (08/2022): Wisconsin #Badgers QB Graham Mertz named to prestigious preseason award watch list:
Jackson to join Unitas as Louisville to retire No. 8 (10/2021): Former Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson will join Johnny Unitas as the only football players in school history to have their numbers retired when Louisville celebrates his No. 8 on Nov. 13.
Colts Franchise Five: Answering the Johnny Unitas vs. Peyton Manning question on (06/2020): Peyton Manning and Johnny Unitas are Colts greats, but only one QB is allowed on this list
'NFL 100 Greatest' Teams, No. 26: 1958 Baltimore Colts (11/2019): "NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 teams in NFL history, and the 1958 Baltimore Colts -- who were led by head coach Weeb Ewbank, quarterback Johnny Unitas and fullback Alan Ameche and defeated the New York Giants in the "Greatest Game Ever Played" -- l
Unitas wears a stache (12/2018): Gardner Minshew learned two things on the national award front. The Heisman Trophy is going elsewhere. And the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is going to…
Under Armour All-America Lacrosse games set for July 3 at Johnny Unitas Stadium (02/2015): The 10th annual Under Armour All-America Lacrosse games have been set for Friday, July 3 at Towson University's Johnny Unitas Stadium.
Game-worn Johnny Unitas jersey could get between $50,000-$100,000 at Super Bowl (01/2015): A game-worn Johnny Unitas jersey from the 1967 season is a last-minute addition to a Super Bowl week auction in Phoenix, Ariz., and is expected to sell for anywhere between $50,000 and $100,000.
Marcus Mariota's whirlwind day in Baltimore ends with Johnny Unitas Golden Arm A (12/2014): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
Five finalists named for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (11/2014): The field of candidates for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is now down to five.
Ten candidates remain for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (10/2014): The watch list for The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award has now been trimmed to 10.
Halliday Named To Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List (08/2014): Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday has been named to the 2014 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List, announced by the foundation recently.
Waters Named To Johnny Unitas Award Watch List (07/2014): Kansas State quarterback Jake Waters was one of 27 quarterbacks across the nation to be named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list as the nation's top senior quarterback, the organization has announced.
Johnny Unitas wins Bracketology as greatest QB of all time (04/2014): The results are in. Johnny Unitas has won our NFL.com Bracketology competition as the greatest quarterback ever, per our readers. What was his margin of victory over fellow legend Joe Montana?
Sorry, but Peyton Manning not greater than Johnny Unitas -- yet (02/2014): The greatest quarterback in creation did not flap his arms like a bird, and he could not fly. He did not shout 'Omaha' when he was ready to take the snap from center. He never shilled in TV commercials to promote the sale of pizza pies or credit cards.
AJ McCarron Wins The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (12/2013): Alabama Quarterback and two-time National Champion AJ McCarron joined the Scott Garceau show with Jeremy Conn for a second time in two weeks after winning the The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Scott asked AJ […]
Tajh Boyd named one of 5 finalists for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (11/2013): Record-breaking senior becomes the first Tiger quarterback to be honored as Unitas finalist
NIU’s Lynch Makes the Cut for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (10/2013): Northern Illinois University quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Jordan Lynch is one of 15 candidates for the 2013 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Fajardo named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list (08/2013): Nevada junior Cody Fajardo was named Thursday to the Watch List for the 2013 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Johnny Unitas' former home is canvas for BSO show house (04/2013): More than 20 interior decorators take on home at Legend Hill in Timonium This year's Baltimore Symphony Decorators' Show House offers not only a look at the latest interior design trends but also a peek into the Timonium home of quarterback great Johnny Unitas .
Joe Unitas Talks Johnny Unitas Movie (01/2013): Joe Unitas previews the movie of his father as well as Ray Lewis
New NFL Keepr lets people relive Johnny Unitas moments (12/2012): Although many Johnny Unitas plays are seared in Baltimore's collective memory, the NFL is betting folks might want a refresher.
Five finalists selected for 2012 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (11/2012): The five finalists for the 2012 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award have been selected from the initial field of 29 top college quarterbacks.
Tajh Boyd among five ACC finalists for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (10/2012): Conference quarterbacks account for one-third of 15-man field
Baldwin's Jillian Unitas, granddaughter of Johnny Unitas, working PR for Grand P (08/2012): She shares his surname, athleticism and demeanor, those who know her say. But Jillian Unitas, 22, is determined to blaze her own trail in the sports world, apart from that set by her late grandfather.
The day the great Johnny Unitas came to Conroe (07/2012): It was a Sunday afternoon like most at the Wiley Feagin household in Conroe during the 1970s.
Carlisle resident Irv Fanus recalls photo op with Johnny Unitas (04/2012): For years, decades even, Carlisle resident Irv Fanus had been wondering to himself, “Where in the heck did I put those photos?”
Andrew Luck Wins Johnny Unitas Award (12/2011): Luck Honored as Top Senior QB.
A&M’s Tannehill Named Finalist for 2011 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (10/2011): Narrowed from an original field of 25, Texas A&M senior Ryan Tannehill was named one of 10 finalists for the 2011 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award on Wednesday.
Eagles sign Ronnie Brown and Ryan Harris, also reportedly chasing Johnny Unitas (08/2011): It's becoming clear that the Eagles' strategy is to sign nearly every free agent.