Joe namath biography childhood

1943-

American football player

Joe Namath's bold guarantee before Super Bowl III made him an instant legend in the world of professional

Joe Namath

football, but it was his glamorous image off the field that made him a celebrity and an icon to the rest of the world.

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In the sporting world of the 1960's, Namath represented the counterculture in a way that no athlete had before. While some athletes used their platform to advance their political views, such as Muhammad Ali, Namath seemed disinterested in playing any role other than the one that earned him the nickname, "Broadway Joe." His love of the nightlife and women brought youth culture to the normally conservative world of football.

Starring for the New York Jets, owned by entertainment mogul Sonny Werblin, Namath indulged in the high life and made no excuses for his behavior. His celebrity lifestyle, however, never seemed to interfere with his performance on the field and was the reason his a