On this day in 1943, legendary Alabama quarterback Joe Namath was born. Namath grew up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania where he lived until he moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1962 to play for Bear Bryant and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
During his time at the University of Alabama, Namath led the team to a 29–4 record over three seasons, including a national title in 1964. Namath recorded 2,713 yards, 25 TDs, and 19 INT in his carrer. He also had 655 rushing yards in his career as well.
“[Bear] Bryant would call Namath the greatest athlete he ever coached.”
Happy Birthday to an @AlabamaFTBL legend, @RealJoeNamath. pic.twitter.com/xRvtgx2nRc
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) May 31, 2020
In 1964, Namath was a first-round draft selection by both the NFL and the upstart AFL. He was selected 12th overall in the NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, while the Jets selected him with the first overall pick of the AFL draft. Namath played for the Jets from 1965- 1976 where he won a Super Bowl in 1969. Namath also played one season for the Los Angeles Rams in 1977.
In his NFL career, Namath recorded 27,663 yards, 173 TD and 220 INT.
After his NFL career, Joe became an actor. Namath has been a part of MANY tv shows and movies such as The Joe Namath show, the Dean Martin show, the A-team, ALF, the Simpsons, Underdogs, and the Wedding Ringer just to name a few.
In 2007, Namath also graduated after he completed an external-program bachelor of arts degree in interdisciplinary studies at the University of Alabama.
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