Joe Namath is a famous quarterback around the world, also known as Broadway Joe. At present, he retired, but the impact he left in football was very large.
During his career, he played for the National Football League (NFL), and the American Football League (AFL). When he played, he built an impressive fan base that respected him to know. His name will always stay at the Hall of Fame, as one of the best quarter players in America.
Early Life
Joe William Namath was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States on May 31, 1943. His parents rose Namath and Janos Andrew Namath, and he has three siblings. When Joe was young, his parents decided to divorce, and after that, Joe lived with his mother.
While he grew up, he was interested in sports. He started Beaver Falls High School and played football but also had talent for basketball. During that time, his school team won the AA WPIAL Class Championship. At first, Joe wanted to play basketball, but then, he decided to become a professional soccer player.
Career
Joe’s professional career began in college when he played for Alabama Crimson Tide. Under Joe’s leadership, Alabama continued the national championship. At that time, Namath had begun to have many achievements, and he was elected for the national football league by St. Louis Cardinals. At the same time, Joe got another offer from New York Jets, and he signed a contract with them. He was awarded as a rookie this year from the American Football League.
During his career, Namath played 143 matches, and he won 68 times, which was a considerable achievement. In addition, he was included in the NFL Hall of Fame and in 1974 given a comeback player this year.
Personal Life
In 1984 Joe was married to beautiful Mays Deborah. Even before they started dating, Joe was impressed with her beauty. The couple has two daughters together, Jessica and Olivia. Unfortunately, in 2000, they divorced because of Joe’s problems with alcohol.
Joe Namath Net Worth 2021
Most of his fortune is from the early ages of his career. However, he has a net worth of $18 million.
