NFL MVPOffensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2005)
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Super Bowl3× NFL MVP5× First-Team All-Pro10× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1979)
The verdict
Marino holds the edge, leading in 5 of 5 categories (passing yards, passing tds, passer rating). Unitas answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Marino · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
64Unitas · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dan Marino
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Johnny Unitas
$420
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictJohnny Unitas is the more valuable card today ($420 vs. $150). Johnny Unitas carries more projected upside (+45% vs. +41% over five years).