Some years ago I was flying from Baltimore to Pittsburgh and ended up across the aisle from Artie Donovan ("Art Donovan, vocal ex-Colts defensive tackle, dies at 89," Aug. 5). I said hello and asked a question. Shortly thereafter all the seats around Artie were filled as he regaled us with story after story. Soon the cabin crew forced us to leave the plane. We all wished we had been on a flight to Los Angeles. I returned that evening, and while checking in for the flight I was in line behind Johnny Unitas. I said hello and noted that this was my Colt day, as I had flown up with Artie. Johnny's response was, "It'll be quieter on the way back." I wonder if somewhere Johnny isn't listening to Artie retelling his stories.

Sam Begg, Ellicott City