Joe Namath

American football player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1943 · age 83

Joseph William Namath is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the New York Jets.

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A life in dates

2013“I have been a vegetarian for a few years. Fred Dryer of the Rams has been one for 10 years. It shows you don't need meat to play football.”In their words5 March 2013by Brian Merchant, MNN.comRead the whole statement

2005“I said, 'Whoa, wait a minute. You guys have been talking for two weeks now [meaning the Colts' fans and the media] and I'm tired of hearing it.' I said, 'I've got news for you.”In their words1 January 2005ProFootballHOF.comRead the whole statement

1990“Now, don't get me wrong. I like baseball. I played it when I was growing up - my hero was Roberto Clemente. But you have to be a die-hard fan for baseball.”In their words9 September 1990In "Home Runs vs. Touchdowns; Face it: Contact is a Major Attraction" by Namath, in The Santa Cruz SentinelRead the whole statement

1969“A friend of mine used to call me Joey U for Unitas. I also admired Roberto Clemente. Those two were my heroes.”In their words24 January 1969Quoted in "Sidelights on Sports" by Al Abrams, in The Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRead the whole statement

1943Born31 May 1943

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Career 3

ClubYears

Los Angeles Rams1977

New York Jets1965-1976

Alabama Crimson Tide football1962-1964

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Namath running a play for the New York Jets in Super Bowl III in 1969

Flip Wilson and Namath on The Flip Wilson Show in 1972

Gwynne Gilford and Namath on The Waverly Wonders in 1978

Joe Theismann (L) and Namath (R) at the NFL Kickoff Live concert in 2003

Namath's signed New York Jets #12 jersey on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton

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He had such a flair. He had such a grace. He was a gentleman. I remember a royal essence about him. He was just so graceful.
In "He’s One of a Kind: In football, as well as in life, Joe Namath stands alone" by Glenn Miller, in The Fort Myers News-Press (October 9,, Own words

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Awards

Pro Football Hall of Fame

About this person

Nicknamed "Broadway Joe", he played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, receiving first-team All-SEC honors and winning the national championship in 1964. Namath was selected by the Jets first overall in the 1965 AFL draft.

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United States