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  HighBeam Encyclopedia - Unitas, Johnny   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
UNITAS, JOHNNY [Unitas, Johnny], 1933-2002, American football player, widely regarded as the greatest professional quarterback of all time; b.
Noted for his ability to call plays from the line of scrimmage, Unitas was the Associated Press Player of the Decade (1960s), was the NFL's most valuable player in 1957, 1964, and 1967, and was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1979.
NFL passing innovator Johnny Unitas dies of heart attack at 69.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/U/Unitas-J1.asp   (366 words)

  
 Johnny Unitas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Unitas was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1933.
Johnny's father died when he was five years old and he was raised by his Lithuanian immigrant mother who worked two jobs to support the family.
Johnny Unitas was traded to the San Diego Chargers in 1972, and retired from football in 1974.
www.info-pedia.net /about/johnny_unitas   (542 words)

  
 ESPN Classic - Unitas surprised them all
Johnny Unitas emerged as a superstar at the same time the NFL was developing as a TV sport.
Unitas led the Colts to NFL titles in 1958 and '59, helped them win Super Bowl V, was chosen to five all-league teams and was Player of the Year three times.
Unitas was born on May 7, 1933 and grew up in a working-class section of Pittsburgh.
espn.go.com /classic/biography/s/Unitas_Johnny.html   (1627 words)

  
 Villanova Stadium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Villanova Stadium is located on the campus of Villanova University outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Villanova Stadium was originally built in 1927 and dedicated on October 8, 1927, Villanova Stadium plays host to a wide variety of events including serving as home to the Villanova Wildcats football, field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field teams.
In the fall of 1999, the Stadium underwent a face-lift with the Stadium Renovation Project.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Villanova_Stadium   (252 words)

  
 Rename Ravens Stadium In Honor Of The Late Johnny Unitas Petition
Rename Ravens Stadium In Honor Of The Late Johnny Unitas Petition
Unitas and his contribution to Baltimore in particular and Football in general and continue the memorial to fallen heroes with the use of the original lettering somewhere in the grounds of the stadium.
The Rename Ravens Stadium In Honor Of The Late Johnny Unitas Petition to Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Stadium Authority was created by Ravens Insider Message Board Community and written by Steve Gardner.
www.petitiononline.com /3307d/petition.html   (438 words)

  
 National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com
Unitas, a Hall of Fame quarterback who played 18 season with the Baltimore Colts, was a significant figure in the Towson community until his death in September 2002.
Unitas' widow, Sandy, is leading a drive to raise $5.25 million to help finance renovation of the stadium, which otherwise would have been funded by the sale of the stadium's naming rights.
Johnny Unitas served as a community liaison for the athletic department.
cbs.sportsline.com /nfl/story/6342989   (415 words)

  
 Bayhawks to Play 2004 Home Games at Johnny Unitas Stadium - OurSports Central
In addition to many improvements that were made to the recently renovated stadium, a four-level field house was built at the stadium’s west end.
Along with Johnny’s two youngest children who were students at Towson, Sandy sought to memorialize her husband’s legacy by inspiring and persuading others to have the stadium named in his honor.
As a testimony to her efforts and Johnny’s heroic reputation, the stadium was officially dedicated as Johnny Unitas Stadium on October 11, 2003.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases/?id=3010266&1_id=&t_id   (1126 words)

  
 NFL.com - NFL News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In April, Towson University sought to fulfill Sandra Unitas' dream to name its newly renovated and expanded stadium for one of Baltimore's most famous and revered legends -- and one of the greatest football players of all-time -- by christening it Johnny Unitas Stadium.
The campaign is being conducted with the help of Sandra Unitas and will offer donors various giving levels, including the opportunity to become a seat sponsor for one of the stadium's 11,000 seats, 275 of which are numbered 19, Johnny Unitas' famed number.
Johnny Unitas, often referred to as the "greatest NFL quarterback of all time" and the "golden arm," amassed 22 passing records during his 17 years as a Baltimore Colt, including 47 consecutive games with a touchdown pass, a truly astounding record which to this day has not been surpassed.
www.nfl.com /news/story/6685132   (770 words)

  
 Naming stadium for Unitas costly, not unprecedented - Newsday.com
Naming Baltimore's football stadium in honor of the late John Unitas would be costly to the Ravens, but a handful of other teams have found a way to make similar gestures.
Since the death of Unitas on Wednesday of a heart attack, many fans have suggested renaming Ravens Stadium for him.
Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore community (Courtesy WMAR) (Sep 15, 2002)
newsday.com /sports/football/bal-sp.unitas17sep17,0,463592.story?page=1   (839 words)

  
 Facilities & Directions - TowsonTigers.com
Stadium now ranks as the third largest facility of its kind in the Metropolitan Baltimore Area behind MandT Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Unitas Stadium is named after legendary NFL Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas, who passed away just weeks after becoming community liaison for the Towson University Athletic Department.
The press box is located on the south side of the stadium and has a commanding view of the field.
www.towsontigers.com /facilities/football.asp   (260 words)

  
 Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas - Unitas, Johnny, 1933–2002, American football player, widely regarded as the greatest...
Johnny Unitas - Johnny Unitas Born: May 7, 1933 Football QB led Baltimore Colts to 2 NFL titles (1958-59) and a...
"This man was Babe Ruth": we pay tribute to the great Johnny Unitas, who played a pivotal role in making the NFL what it is today.......
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0906352.html   (239 words)

  
 Completing the Dream - The Campaign for Johnny Unitias - TowsonTigers.com
Towson University cheered when Johnny Unitas agreed to serve as community liaison for Towson University Athletics.
High spirits returned when Sandy Unitas chose to assume her husband's role with TU.
With Johnny's two youngest children as TU students, Sandy seeks to memorialize her husband's legacy on our campus by having the TU stadium named Johnny Unitas
www.towsontigers.com /johnnyu   (98 words)

  
 baltimore bayhawks - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
They play their home games at Johnny Unitas Stadium on the campus of Towson University starting in 2004.
Baltimore has played two seasons at Homewood Field on the campus of Johns Hopkins University (2001 and 2003) and played its home games during the 2002 season at M&T Bank Stadium in Downtown Baltimore.
The Bayhawks have won National Division championships in 2001, 2002, 2003.
www.onpedia.com /encyclopedia/Baltimore-Bayhawks   (109 words)

  
 FSU Sports Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Frostburg State looks to end its regular-season with its fifth-straight win when it travels to Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md., to square off against rival Salisbury in the seventh annual Regents' Cup Game.
All 10 games will be broadcast live at www.futuremediaworld.com, while FSU’s six road contests, including the Seventh Annual Regents Cup Game versus Salisbury to be played Saturday, November 12 at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium, will also be carried on Frostburg State radio station 91.9 WFWM and on the internet at www.wfwm.org.
Salisbury travels to Johnny Unitas Stadium on the campus of Towson University to face rival Frostburg State in the seventh annual Regent's Cup game.
sports.frostburg.edu /news/releasedetail.cfm?id_number=3909   (941 words)

  
 Lacrosse News
As of Tuesday afternoon, Powell had not completed the necessary paperwork that was required by Major League Lacrosse rules, which meant that the Bayhawks could not activate the former Syracuse University attackman.
Opening face-off at Johnny Unitas ® Stadium at Towson University is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
The Rattlers took the last meeting between the two teams on June 13 in a 14-12 decision at Johnny Unitas ® Stadium.
www.laxpower.com /news/stories.php?story=2004-2570   (921 words)

  
 Lacrosse News
Baltimore, MD (June 26, 2005) - The Baltimore Bayhawks returned to Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University after a road win against the Rochester Rattlers last Sunday looking for a repeat performance at home.
The final score from Johnny Unitas Stadium was 22-13 with the Bayhawks coming out on top for their fifth straight game this season in front of 4,623 fans.
They return to Johnny Unitas Stadium on July 10, following the MLL Wild West Tour All-Star Showdown in Denver, CO at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium.
www.laxpower.com /laxnews/news.php?story=1384&type=printer   (1477 words)

  
 SU Athletics [Football:The Salisbury University Alumni Association]
Tailgaters are encouraged to park in lots 20 and 21, which are on the south side (press box side) of the stadium.
Directions to Johnny Unitas Stadium: Follow I-695, the Baltimore Beltway, to Exit 25 Charles Street.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students with ID, and they’re available at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Unitas Stadium on game day.
www.salisbury.edu /athletics/football/Boxes2004/regents-tailgate.asp   (315 words)

  
 Johnny Unitas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Johnny Unitas played his collegiate career at the University of Louisville...
The Last Season: The Life and Demolition of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium (2002)....
Find where Johnny Unitas is credited alongside another name
us.imdb.com /Name?Unitas,+Johnny   (158 words)

  
 Bayhawks take on Rattlers at home - OurSports Central
Look for the two to battle it out for bragging rights in Johnny Unitas Stadium, which is also the home of the Towson Tigers.
The Bayhawks were the MLL Champions in 2002 and have made the MLL playoffs in every season of the League's operation.
The Bayhawks play their home games at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University in Towson, MD. The Bayhawks 2005 season begins in Seattle, Washington on May 28th against the New Jersey Pride; the 2005 home schedule will consist of 6 games beginning on June 5th against the New Jersey Pride.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases?id=3182632   (527 words)

  
 Men's Lacrosse Squares off Against Georgetown Sunday in the NCAA Quarterfinals :: Cavaliers hope history repeats itself.
Top-ranked Virginia takes on No. 5 Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm at Towson University's Minnegan Field/Johnny Unitas Stadium.
M Jared Little received his degree last year and is going to receive his master's degree this summer.
Virginia has found Towson University's Minnegan Field in Johnny Unitas Stadium to be a very favorable venue.
virginiasports.cstv.com /sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/051906aaa.html   (5949 words)

  
 thebackpacker.com - trail talk - johnny unitas stadium
Johnny U of the hightop shoes, crewcut, and two minute drill.
I would have liked to see the Ravens name their (oops, OUR stadium............built with tax $) after Johnny Unitas, but they can't turn down the money for naming rights from some corporation.
His alma mater, the Univ of Louisville already named it's stadium after Papa John's Pizza.
www.thebackpacker.com /trailtalk/thread/21771,-1.php   (337 words)

  
 Naming stadium for Unitas costly, not unprecedented - Orlando Sentinel :
Naming stadium for Unitas costly, not unprecedented - Orlando Sentinel :
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Honoring Johnny U. WMAR report on Unitas funeral
www.orlandosentinel.com /bal-sp.unitas17sep17,0,3859435.story?page=1   (848 words)

  
 Naming stadium for Unitas costly, not unprecedented | Chicago Tribune
Naming stadium for Unitas costly, not unprecedented
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www.chicagotribune.com /technology/bal-sp.unitas17sep17,0,3030861.story   (846 words)

  
 The Towson University TIGER Marching Band
This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 16th at the Towson vs. Liberty University football game in Johnny Unitas Stadium on the Towson University campus.
Last year, we were thrilled to have 10 high school bands participate in our inaugural band day.
The marching band is growing by leaps and bounds, the football team is a member of the highly competitive Atlantic 10 Conference, and Johnny Unitas Stadium provides a fantastic venue for athletes, performers, and spectators.
wwwnew.towson.edu /bands/MB/bandDay.asp   (373 words)

  
 Bayhawks Dominate the Barrage
Philadelphia Lost Their Third Game in a Row to the Bayhawks 31-9 Sunday infront of 3,543 at Johnny Unitas Stadium
The Philadelphia Barrage of Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier outdoor lacrosse league, faced off against the Baltimore Bayhawks Sunday, June 12 at Johnny Unitas Stadium at 4:00 p.m.
The Bayhawks jumped out to a commanding lead of seven to nothing in the first quarter.
www.sjsports.com /lacrosse/2005/phillyBarrage0612.html   (754 words)

  
 University of Delaware Women's Outdoor Track: 2004Schedule & Results
TOWSON, MD -- University of Delaware junior Casey Bennett set the school record in the women's pole vault for the third time this season with a leap of 12-feet, 6-inches to capture first place and highlight Blue Hen performances at the Towson University Track and Field Invitational Sunday at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
Also for the Delaware men, Matt Orensky was third in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:13.09), Matt Arbaugh was third in the pole vault (13-5 1/4), Jerome Holder was third in the 100 meter hurdles (14.96), Scott Armstrong was third in the javelin (168-8), and Mike Manlove was third in the 5,000 meters (16:45.0).
Towson University Track and Field Invitational - May 9, 2004 - Johnny Unitas Stadium
www.udel.edu /sportsinfo/womens_outdoor_track/wotrack04-towson.html   (170 words)

  
 Football 2004 - No. 18 Northeastern 27, Towson 3
Junior wide receiver Cory Parks caught a touchdown pass and threw for another to lead No. 18 Northeastern (2-1, 1-0 A10) to a 27-3 win over Towson on Saturday night in front of 4,322 fans at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
Parks put the game out of reach when he hauled in a 19-yard touchdown pass from senior Shawn Brady with 9:12 left in the third quarter that made it 24-7.
Scoring Summary (Final) Northeastern Football 2004 #18 Northeastern vs Towson (Sep 25, 2004 at Towson, Maryland) Northeastern (2-1,1-0) vs. Towson (1-2,0-2) Date: Sep 25, 2004 Site: Towson, Maryland Stadium: Unitas Stadium Attendance: 4322 Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score ----------------- -- -- -- -- ----- Northeastern........
www.gonu.com /football/2004/game3.htm   (4198 words)

  
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Take a right onto Auburn.The Towson Center is just over the hill on the right and Johnny Unitas Stadium is on left.
The Towson Center is just over the hill on the right and Johnny Unitas Stadium is on left.
Turn right on to Osler Dr. and proceed one-half mile to Auburn Dr. Take a right onto Auburn.
www.tribeathletics.com /story.php/2707   (1219 words)

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