Bob Feller's MLB debut was in 1936 when Unitas was just a toddler. I don't think he wore #19 because of Johnny Unitas.The originator of that number in sports...
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Anyone else who wore it was because of him.
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Interesting. The article I read said that Len Dawson offered to let Joe Montana wear #16, but he declined Dawson's offer and wore #19 instead. Neat stuff.That may be true but this guy wore it when he couldn't get 16 in KC because of him.
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You have my vote for response of the year!!No question the most famous 19 is...
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