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1956-1972 Baltimore Colts, 1973 San Diego Chargers. Selected by Steelers in 9th round of 1955 draft; signed with Colts after being cut. Led Colts to 2 NFL titles, 1958-1959, plus 2 SB appearances, winning SB V. 3-time NFL MVP, 1959 (co-winner), 1964, 1967. Retired as NFL leader in pass yards (40,239), pass TD (290). Threw 1+ pass TD in 47 straight games, NFL mark that stood for 52 years. 10 Pro Bowls (5th all-time by QB). 5-time 1st-team All-Pro (T-3rd most in NFL by QB). Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team for 1960s. Member of NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team. Named NFL Man of Year, 1970. Born May 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Died September 11, 2002, at age of 69.
Key accomplishments: 5x All Pro, 10x Pro Bowl, 3x NFL champion, inducted into HOF 1979
Key stats: Passing Yards: 40,239; Touchdown Passes: 290