Card of the Day -- The Golden Arm

 This card was #1 in the 1971 Topps football set.  Johnny was still sporting the iconic brush cut (not sure what year this shot was taken).  I think of him as Johnny, don't you?

1971 Topps Football #1  John Unitas

I remember reading a story about Johnny breaking his nose during a game and plugging it with mud to stop the bleeding.  I'm sure Tom Brady is tough but I can't imagine him doing that.  

Here's  some highlights from the same era as this card.

The cartoon mentions Johnny's restaurant.  Here's a copy of the menu from 1968 courtesy of the New York Public Library.