Lower Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Johnny Unitas

(1933-2002)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

1. Johnny Unitas Marker

Inscription. Pittsburgh native and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, 1979. Here Unitas quarterbacked semi-pro Bloomfield Rams to a Steel Bowl Football Conference championship in 1955. Signed with the Baltimore Colts in 1956, leading them to an NFL championship in 1958.

Erected 2004 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 40° 28.096′ N, 79° 57.763′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Lower Lawrenceville. Marker is at the intersection of Butler Street and 40th Street, on the right when traveling east on Butler Street. Located on Butler Street at Arsenal Middle School Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 40th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shannopin Town (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allegheny Arsenal (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Allegheny Arsenal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors of the War of 1812 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Safe Haven Denied at Allegheny Arsenal

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Stephen C. Foster (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pat the Avenger Returns Fire (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Johnny Unitas.com. (Submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Johnny Unitas (1933-2002) - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAhistory.com (Submitted on March 15, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

3. Johnny Unitas at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

2. Johnny Unitas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.