Namath

by Joe Namath, Shawn Coyne

Boasting stunning, never before seen photographs and an NFL Network DVD, NAMATH is an autobiography befitting its brash, brazen and winning. A rebellious and gutsy gunslinger out of Western Pennsylvania's Beaver Valley, Joe Namath redefined the meaning of underdog. After winning a NCAA National Championship for Paul "Bear" Bryant's Alabama Crimson Tide, he embarked on a professional football career unlike any before or since. Known on and off the field for his astronomical contract, fur coats, Fu Manchu mustache and playboy lifestyle, "Broadway Joe" was one of the most gifted and cagey quarterbacks ever. The only quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in a 14-game season, he did it all with battered knees and unsurpassed charisma. While his Super Bowl III guarantee would make him a pop culture icon, it was Namath's battle-tested grit and courage that took him into the Hall of Fame.

Genres: Sports, Football

320 pages, Hardcover

First published October 24, 2006

About the author

Joseph William "Joe" Namath, also known as Broadway Joe or Joe Willie, is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for the University of Alabama under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and his assistant, Howard Schnellenberger, from 1962–1964, and professional football in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s and 1970s. Namath was an American Football League icon and played for the New York Jets for most of his professional career but finished his career with the Los Angeles Rams. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1985.

Namath retired after playing in 77 wins, 108 losses and 3 ties. In his career he threw 173 touchdowns, 220 interceptions, and completed 1,886 passes for 27,663 yards.[2] During his thirteen years in the AFL and NFL he played for three division champions (the 1968 and 1969 AFL East Champion Jets and the 1977 NFC West Champion Rams), earned one league championship (1968 AFL Championship), and one world championship (Super Bowl III).

In 1999, he was ranked number 96 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players. He was the only player on the list to have spent a majority of his career with the Jets.

He is known for brashly telling the media that he guaranteed that his team would upset Don Shula's NFL Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III in 1969, and then delivering on his promise.

Reviews

[Gallo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book was a great autobiography. Joe Namath has a great memory and can remember almost every play of his college through NFL career almost down to the nearest detail. He also admits when he did something wrong and included a whole section of the book written by someone who has different opinions on him. Overall I think this was a great book written by one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.

[Sylvester Carter]

book was very entertaining and gave a thorough account ofJoe Namath's entire life. The book captured vividly the exploits of joe Namath on and off the field,which made such a interesting person. I particularly liked that he was a upsprited person who dealt with everyone and never changed.

[Glenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a Joe Willie fan back in the day. This book has a great deal of general football history in it which might put people off if they only want to know about Joe. However, I loved it.