Johnny Unitas
Chronology
| 1933 | Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 7 |
| 1951 | Graduates from St. Justin's High School, for which he played quarterback and earned a spot on Pittsburgh's All-Catholic High School team |
| 1951 | After being rejected by Notre Dame, takes scholarship at the University of Louisville |
| 1954 | Marries long-time girlfriend Dorothy Jean Hoelle, with whom he eventually has five children |
| 1955 | Graduates from University of Louisville, chosen by Pittsburgh Steelers on ninth round, but dropped before playing a single game |
| 1956 | After a year spent working construction and playing semiprofessional ball, is signed by Baltimore Colts as backup to quarterback George Shaw; later becomes Baltimore's lead quarterback after Shaw breaks his leg |
| 1957 | Leads the league in touchdown passes and passing yardage |
| 1958 | On December 28, leads the Colts to overtime victory against the New York Giants in the NFL Championship Game. This, the first nationally televised game and the first to make use of the new overtime rule, is often considered the greatest single game in the history of football |
| 1959 | Completes the season at head of league in passing yardage and completions, and again leads the Colts to victory over the Giants in the NFL Championship |
| 1964 | Colts lose to Cleveland Browns in NFL Championship Game |
| 1966 | Breaks season records for passes thrown for touchdowns, and for yards gained |
| 1968 | After tearing a muscle in his right arm, has to sit out most of the season, including the Colts' victory in NFL Championship |
| 1969 | Despite his heroic showing in Superbowl III against the New York Jets, the Colts lose this historic game |
| 1971 | Begins to develop long-term arm problems, and tears Achilles tendon |
| 1974 | After being traded to the San Diego Chargers, plays one season as backup quarterback before retiring |
| 2002 | Dies of a heart attack in Baltimore on September 11 |
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