Trivia

Was the first quarterback in pro football history to pass for 4,000 yards in a season(4,007 in 1967). Still a New York Jets record.

While still a football player he opened up a bar in New York called Bachelors III, but was soon ordered by the NFL to either shut it down or give up ownership because of complaints about "undesirable characters" hanging out there. He refused, and in the ensuing spat with the NFL he retired from football. However, he came back the next year, after having given up the bar.

On Dec. 17, 1967 in a game against The Oakland Raiders, Joe was victimized by " unnecessary roughness" by an Oakland lineman, and suffered a fractured jaw. To his credit he stayed in the game and threw a touchdown. As a aftermath of this incident, a special protective helmet with a "Jaw Strap" was devised.This helmet is widely used to this day to protect NFL quarterbacks. The following week on Dec. 24,1967, he again played the entire game against The San Diego Chargers , leading the NY Jets to a 49-31 victory.

Passed for 27,663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his career.

Graduated from the University of Alabama (December, 2007) 42 years after leaving school early to become a pro football legend.

Caused a national furor when he "guaranteed" victory before Super Bowl III in 1969.

New York Jets All-Time Passing Yardage Leader (27,057).

Three-time AFL All-Star and member of the AFL's All-Time team.

Hall-of-Fame NFL Quarterback, led NY Jets to Super Bowl III win.

Was offered to host Family Feud (1988) when the show was revived in 1988. Soon however, the producers had second thoughts about him, and ultimately hired Ray Combs, instead.

Daughters, with Deborah Mays: Jessica Namath (aka Jessica Grace Namath), born in 1986, and Olivia Rose Namath, born in 1991.

Retired twice during his storied career. The first time he retired as a New York Jet at an emotional press conference after the Jets won Super Bowl III. The second and final time was quietly in 1977 after playing in only a few games as a Los Angeles Ram.

Number 12 was retired by the New York Jets. Quarterbacked the Jets to stunning 16-7 upset win over the heavily favored Baltimore Colts, in Super Bowl III on January 12, 1969.

Did several commercials including ones for Ovaltine, Noxema Shaving Cream, popcorn machines, and pantyhose.

First New York Jets Quarterback to pass for 400 yards in a game - 415 vs. Miami Dolphins on 10/1/67.

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

Had 3 Career 400-yard + games for New York Jets.

Quarterback of the "Arthritis Huddle" for the arthritis drug Mobic and the online arthritis community CreakyJoints.com.

Ranks 38th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (27,663).

His many business interests included "Broadway Joe's" fast food franchises and (Mickey) "Mantle's Men and Namath's Girls" employment agency.

All-American quarterback at Alabama (1963 & 1964).

Played for the New York Jets (1965-1976) and Los Angeles Rams (1977).

Named American Football League's (AFL) Most Valuable Player in 1968.

New York Jets Single Game Passing Leader (15 of 28, 496 yards vs. Baltimore Colts 24 September 1972).

In 1978, Topps was set to include a Joe Namath card in their football release. However, Namath objected to being depicted in a Rams uniform, and no card was issued. There is a rumor that his card, slated to be #498 in the series, instead depicted Rams team Rich Saul.

Ranks 78th on NFL All-Time Yards Lost List (1,425).

Went out with Vicki Roberts first in 1982 when she was still in law school, then 20 years later in 2002, reconnecting on Valentine's Day.

Had 21 Career 300-yard + games for New York Jets.

Tied with Charley Conerly and Norm Van Brocklin for 42nd on NFL All-Time Passing Touchdowns List (173).

Son of Rose Namath and Frank Namath.

Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl III for completing 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards (83.3 rating).

In 1999, he filed for divorce from his wife of 15 years Deborah Mays (born 1962), who called herself "Tatiana".

Ranks 41st on NFL All-Time Passing Attempts List (3,762).

Ranks 55th on NFL All-Time Pass Completions List (1,886).

Release of his autobiography, "Namath". (2006)

Tied with Babe Parilli at 17th on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (220).

Tied with Frank Ryan at 99th on NFL All-Time Times Sacked List (150).

He appeared in Flex-All 454 television commercials.

In May 2007, his younger daughter Olivia gave birth to daughter Natalia, his first grandchild.

Has been romantically linked with Suzie Storm, Randi Oakes, Raquel Welch, Christa Helm, Janis Joplin, Mamie Van Doren, Louisa Moritz, Phyllis Davis, Cynthia Mobley, Jill St. John and Kim Basinger.