First NFL Quarterback to Top 40,000 Yards Passing On this day, in 1973 San Diego quarterback Johnny Unitas became the first NFL player to top 40,000 yards passing when he hit Mike Garrett on a 30-yard pass against Cincinnati. September 30, 1973 Sport: Football Trivia Which Nations Won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals the Last Time Baseball Was an Olympic Sport? What Are the Five Events That Make Up the Modern Olympic Pentathon? sports in this article Football tags in this article Fan On This Day SportsEngine