Unitas Remembered as Legendary NFL Quarterback
Hall of Fame leader Johnny Unitas, who retired after the 1973 season with 22 NFL records, is lauded by league officials and peers. He led Baltimore to titles in 1958 and 1959 and the 1970 Super Bowl, played in 10 Pro Bowls, and was voted the greatest quarterback of all time in 1969.
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Notable tributes underscore Johnny Unitas impact on football
NFL figures from Tagliabue to Holmgren praise Johnny Unitas, noting his fearless performance under pressure and his lasting influence on the game and community. they credit him with elevating the nfl, mentoring future stars, and shaping Baltimore’s football legacy.
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Fans honor 9 11 with tributes at baseball games
At stadiums across the country fans wore We Shall Not Forget shirts as the scoreboard tribute played and American flags waved while USA chants rang out. Bud Selig attended and urged playing on, noting the public emotion and ceremony. A pregame tribute honored fallen firefighters, and players described the day as solemn and unifying.
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