Johnny Unitas

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 played primarily for the Baltimore Colts, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Diego Chargers, for a total of eighteen seasons in 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.