 In 1959, Unitas was named the NFL's MVP by the Associated Press (AP) for the first time, as well as United Press International's player of the year, after leading the NFL in passing yards (2,899), touchdown passes (32), and completions (193).He then led the Colts to a repeat championship, beating the Giants again 31–16 in the title game.As the 1960s began, the Colts' fortunes (and win totals) declined.