Joe Namath gets the pass away but not before he gets a little whack from Colts linebacker Mike Curtis in Super Bowl III. #81 to the right is longtime Colts veteran lineman Ordell Braase who played 12 seasons with the Colts.
Joe Namath under pressure from Mike Curtis and Ordell Braase in Super Bowl III
From an AFL/NFL exhibition game in 1968 - Lions defenders Alex Karras (#71) & Joe Robb (#84) close in on Jets quarterback Joe Namath. The Jets would come out on top in the end 9-6.
Alex Karras about to sack Joe Namath in 1968
Redskin lineman Verlon Biggs gets a handful of Joe Namath's facemask in this Redskins-Jets clash in 1972. Biggs, a former Jet during their Super Bowl Run scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the 35-17 Washington win.
Verlon Biggs grabs Joe Namath's facemask - Redskins vs Jets in 1972
Jets running back Matt Snell looks like he's ready to throw down as exhibits some determined pass blocking for QB Joe Namath.
Matt Snell pass blocking for Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
Bubba Smith gets to Joe Namath and hits his passing arm before he can follow through. Also applying pressure as well is Billy Ray Smith as well.
Bubba Smith hits Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
Joe Namath, in 1975, gets the pass off under a heavy rush from Patriots lineman Julius Adams.
Joe Namath gets the pass off under pressure from Julius Adams in 1975
Much was expected from Jets 1st-round pick Joe Namath when he arrived to New York in 1965.
Joe Namath, Jets Rookie from Alabama
Jets Head Coach Weeb Ewbank on the sidelines with his quarterback Joe Namath.
Ewbank was a head coach for 20 years in the NFL. And despite winning just barely more than half his games (he had 130 victories to 129 losses) he coached 3 league championship teams - 2 in Baltimore and 1 in New York.
Joe Namath with Weeb Ewbank | New York Jets
New York Jets Offensive Backfield of the late 1960s & early 1970s - Quarterback Joe Namath (#12) with running backs Emerson Boozer (#32) & Matt Snell (#41).
Jets Backfield - Joe Namath, Matt Snell & Emerson Boozer
As the showdown between the NFL and AFL was approaching the brash and outspoken quarterback of the Jets was featured on the cove of the December 9, 1968 issue of Sports Illustrated.
Joe Namath on the Cover of Sports Illustrated in December of 1968
Named to the AFL All-Star team as a rookie in 1965. Started 9 games for the Jets passing for 2220 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Jets QB Joe Namath 1966 Pro Football Almanac
From the Heidi Game of 1968 - Winston Hill barely manages to keep Oakland Raiders defensive end Ben Davidson off of Jets quarterback Joe Namath.
Joe Namath, Winston Hill and Ben Davidson in the 1968 Heidi Game
The face of the New York Jets and the American Football league in the late 1960s. He is famously known for his bold prediction of an upset of the NFL powerhouse Baltimore Coltsc in Super Bowl III.
NY Jets QB Joe Namath
Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Namath under heavy pressure from the Bills Ron McDole.
Ron McDole Rushing Joe Namath
As a Jet, played 12 seasons passing for 27,057 yards and 170 touchdowns.
Joe Namath 1972 New York Jets
Named to the All-Time AFL team he was the first quarterback to pass for over 4,000 yards in a season. In 1967 he passed for 4007.
Joe Namath | Jets QB from 1965 to 1976
5-Time Pro Bowler Joe Namath played for the Jets from 1965 to 1976.
Quarterback Joe Namath
By 1967 Joe Namath of the New York Jets was the hot topic of Professional Football. Here Broadway Joe graces the cover of the 1967 Jets - Patriots game cover.
New York Jets versus Boston Patroits 1967 Game Program
Joe Namath passing against Buffalo Bills Defense, 1967 AFL
Joe Namath
Longtime QB Joe Namath spent his last season in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
Super Bowl III action as Jets quarterback Joe Namth sets up to pass against the Baltimore Colts defense. #41 is Matt Snell
Joe Namath
Jets quarterback Joe Namath under heavy pressure from Bubba Smith of the Colts during Super Bowl III.
Bubba Smith Colts Joe Namath Jets
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath Jets
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath Jets QB
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Jets QB Joe Namath
His last season in football as a Ram in 1977
Joe Namath LA Rams
His 13th and final season.
Rams QB Joe Namath
Joe Namath | Vince Ferragamo
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath Hall of Fame QB
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Hall of Fame Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath Passing
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath QB NFL
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath AFL QB
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath Fu Manchu moustache
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
QB Joe Namath Jets
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath NFL Great
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Hall of Fame Jets QB Joe Namath NFL
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Top Jets Quarterback Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath
Linebacker Mike Lucci of the Lions moves in as Jets quarterback Joe Namath turns to hand off to fullback John Riggins.
Mike Lucci Closes in on Joe Namath and John Riggins
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Joe Namath