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Joe Namath: Facts & Related Content
Facts
| Also Known As | Broadway Joe • Joseph William Namath • Joe Willie Namath |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1943 (age 81) • Pennsylvania |
| Awards And Honors | Pro Football Hall of Fame (1985) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1985) • 1 AFL championship • 1 Super Bowl championship • 1 All-Pro selection • 5 Pro Bowl selections • 1969 AP AFL Player of the Year • 1968 AP AFL Player of the Year • 1974 PFWA Comeback Player • 1968 UPI AFL Player of the Year |
| Education | University of Alabama |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 2 inches, 200 lb (1.88 m, 90 kg) |
| Throws | right-handed |
| Position | quarterback |
| Jersey Number | 12 (Los Angeles Rams, 1977) • 12 (New York Jets, 1965–1976) |
| Draft | Drafted by the New York Jets in the first round (first overall) of the 1965 AFL draft and by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round (12th overall) of the 1965 NFL draft. |
| Twitter Handle | @RealJoeNamath |
| Completion Percentage | 50.1 |
| Games Played | 140 |
| Interceptions | 220 |
| Touchdowns | 173 |
| Yards Gained By Passing | 27663 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 7.4 |
Top Questions
What position did Joe Namath play?
Joe Namath played quarterback.
How many Super Bowls did Joe Namath win?
Joe Namath won one Super Bowl championship.
What college did Joe Namath attend?
Joe Namath attended the University of Alabama.
When was Joe Namath born?
Joe Namath was born on May 31, 1943, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States.
How many times was Joe Namath selected to the Pro Bowl?
Joe Namath was selected to the Pro Bowl five times.
How tall was Joe Namath?
Joe Namath was 6 ft 2 inches, 200 lb (1.88 m, 90 kg).
When was Joe Namath inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Joe Namath was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.
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