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Birth Name: John Constantine Unitas
Date of Birth: May 7, 1933
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Death: September 11, 2002
Place of Death: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Ethnicity: Lithuanian, Polish
Johnny Unitas was an American professional football player. A quarterback, he was with the Pittsburgh Steelers; the Baltimore Colts, primarily; and the San Diego Chargers, for a total of eighteen seasons, of the National Football League (NFL). He was a record-setting quarterback, and the NFL’s most valuable player in 1959, 1964, and 1967. He was nicknamed “Johnny U” and “The Golden Arm.”
Johnny was the son of Helen and Francis J. Unitas. He was married to Sandra Lemon, until his death. He had five children with his former wife Dorothy Hoelle; and three children with Sandra.
Johnny’s paternal grandfather was named Adam Unitas/Jonaitis.
Johnny’s paternal grandmother was named Katherine Abramowich.
Johnny’s maternal grandfather was named Elias Superfisky.
Johnny’s maternal grandmother was named Eva Rudziwich.