September 11, 2002

STATEMENT FROM NFL COMMISSIONER PAUL TAGLIABUE ON JOHNNY UNITAS:

Johnny Unitas will always be a legendary name in NFL history.  One of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, he epitomized the position with his leadership skills and his ability to perform under pressure.  At a time when national television was beginning to focus on the NFL, ‘Johnny U’ captured the public’s imagination and helped drive the growing popularity of professional football