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Johnny Unitas memorabilia would make for a great gift to share his legacy. Continue to check out sportscollectibles.com for more Johnny Unitas memorabilia. A signed photograph of Johnny Unitas in a display case would really be a great way to show your fan support and to add to your sports memorabilia and sports collectibles. Johnny Unitas was an elite quarterback drafted by the Baltimore Colts from 1956-1972. The team is now the Indianapolis Colts but during his time in the National Football League he sure put up some big numbers. He led the Colts to a Superbowl V victory and was a NFL Champion two years in a row before the merger as well. Unitas also played in ?the greatest game ever played.? This was in 1958 and went to sudden death overtime where the brought the Colts the victory. He had a golden arm in just that as he held the record for most consecutive game with a touchdown pass for nearly 53 years until this record was broken by Drew Brees just last season. He worked very well with the media as well and was popular among the game of football. He spent his college days as a Louisville Cardinal and started his freshman year only weighing 145 pounds. He was not a big quarterback by any means but still could throw the ball a mile He died of a heart attack in 2002 but was a legend of the game as his nickname was ?the golden arm.? He was not a big quarterback by any means but still could throw the ball a mile. He made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979. A signed hat could be the perfect addition to your sports collectibles and sports memorabilia of Johnny Unitas. The best way to show off your favorite player and his legacy would be a signed jersey by Johnny Unitas. This would make for the perfect gift. Be sure to continue to check out sportscollectibles.com for more memorabilia and sports collectibles.