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Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas (19) looks to pass the ball circa 1967. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas (19) looks to pass the ball circa 1967. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

• Ended 18-year career as NFL leader for passes attempted (5,186), completed (2,830), yards gained (40,239), most seasons with 3,000-plus yards (three), most games with 300-plus yards (26) and most touchdown passes (290).

• Had 62.9 postseason completion percentage and gained 1,177 yards in championship play.

• Only Colt to serve on 1958, 1959 and 1970 Championship teams.

• NFL records included most consecutive seasons leading NFL in touchdown passes (four) and most consecutive games with a scoring pass (47), one of sport's most remarkable feats.

• In 17 seasons with club, set 22 records.

• Was NFL MVP three times, played in 10 Pro Bowls (a Colts record) and was First Team All-Pro from 1958-1959, 1964, 1965, 1967.

• Member of NFL's 75th Anniversary Team.

• Born on May 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh.

• Jersey No. 19 retired.

• Passed away September 11, 2002