Broadway Joe is still in high demand.
One of the most popular Jets of all-time, Joe Namath has fans clamoring for his memorabilia all these years later. A game-used jersey from Namath’s rookie season in 1965 sold for $118,230 at auction on Thursday.
A game-used 1965 Joe Namath Rookie jersey sold this morning in the @GF_Auctions sale for $118,230. pic.twitter.com/n1HFkOsjfr
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 23, 2020
That kind of money sums up Namath’s time in New York. Everyone wanted a piece of Broadway Joe. He was immensely popular not only for his play on the football field with the Jets, but also for his unique lifestyle.
Namath owned his own nightclub and was a talk show host as well. He was featured in many commercials and was also an actor and sports broadcaster.
Of course, Namath is best known for leading the Jets to a Super Bowl victory over the Baltimore Colts in 1968. He famously guaranteed that the Jets would pull off the upset; he kept his word and the Jets won, 16-7.
Statistically, Namath was not the greatest quarterback ever. He threw for 27,663 yards, 173 touchdowns and 220 interceptions in his career. However, he was good enough to be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.