Johnny Unitas
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"John Constantine "Johnny" Unitas", nicknamed ""Johnny U"", or ""The Golden Arm"", was an United States/American professional American football player who played from the 1950s through the 1970s. He spent the majority of his career playing for the History of the Baltimore Colts/Baltimore Colts. He was a record-setting quarterback, and the National Football League's most valuable player in 1959, 1964 and 1967. For 52 years he held the record for Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (NFL)/most consecutive games with a touchdown pass (which he set between 1956–1960), until New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke his long standing record on October 7, 2012. Unitas was the prototype of the modern era marquee quarterback with a strong passing game, media fanfare, and widespread popularity. He has been consistently listed as one of the greatest NFL players of all time.

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I always thought I could play pro ball. I had confidence in my ability, You have to. If you don't who will?