Broadway Joe Namath

When the brash, young Joe Namath publicly guaranteed a win in Super Bowl III, everybody thought he was crazy. Everybody, that is, except his underdog Jets teammates. And as the story goes, Namath DID lead his team to victory over the heavily favored Johnny Unitas-led Baltimore Colts. Broadway Joe Namath was born.

But Joe's amazing Hall of Fame career extended far beyond that Super Bowl victory and game MVP. At the University of Alabama, Joe set record after record. His greatest moment, a 17-0 Orange Bowl shutout over Oklahoma, made the nation take notice. From there, Joe was drafted in the first round by the N.Y. Jets and the rest is history. After winning Rookie of the Year, Joe went on to a spectacular career leading the league in passing numerous times.

But hard work and success are second nature for this Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania native. Growing up in a large family (three brothers and a sister) helped Joe develop his competitive swagger. A swagger, no doubt, that football fans around the world will never forget.

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Below are Joe Namath's personal responses to your e-mail questions!

QUESTION: Hi Joe! Did you pick the number 12? If so, why? Ed Shepherd

JOE NAMATH: I used to wear #19 in high school and was called Joey "U" after Johnny Unitas and was given #12 at Alabama.

QUESTION: With your knowledge of the game of football, have you ever given any serious thought to becoming an announcer or becoming a coach in some capacity? Tad Harris

JOE NAMATH: : I used to announce, but the time commitment is great and I wanted to spend more time with my family.

QUESTION: Are you considering branching out your summer football camps to other cities? Nina Smith

JOE NAMATH: Not at this time.

QUESTION: What do you think the biggest difference is between NFL football today and NFL football when you played? Bill Storey

JOE NAMATH: The money.

QUESTION: Can you tell us how the whole panty hose ad came about and did they make you shave your legs for that smoothe look? Thanks, Daniel Snyder

JOE NAMATH: It was just one of those crazy things I did in the 60's.

QUESTION: Who was the best cornerback you faced? James Andrews

JOE NAMATH: Emmit Thomas.

QUESTION: Joe, which NFL quarterback today reminds you the most of yourself? Why? Carlos Cisneros

JOE NAMATH: Guys like Dan Marino and Drew Bledsoe have a similar release of the ball.

QUESTION: Of all the plays you had in the NFL, what is the one that most stands out in your mind. Mike Roberts

JOE NAMATH: The touchdown pass to Don Maynard that won the NFL Championship against Oakland in 1968.

QUESTION: How did your teammates handle your "guarantee" before the game as compared to after? Doug Ashby

JOE NAMATH: They took my lead and played great as a team to win the championship.

QUESTION: Joe, what's your opinion of the NFL's realignment plan? Do you think there should be more room for geographical rivalries like Jets vs. Giants? Michael Wallace

JOE NAMATH: Watching the Jets VS the Giants every year would have been fun.

QUESTION: Do you think Bear Bryant's coaching techniques would of work today? Anthony Eramo

JOE NAMATH: Coach Bryant was a tremendous leader and would be successful in any era.

QUESTION: If you had your pick of any four receivers in history, regardless of era, to help you win the Super Bowl, whom would you select? Chris Maxwell

JOE NAMATH: Don Maynard, Jerry Rice, Raymond Berry and Lance Alworth.

QUESTION: What was the biggest change for you going from the N.Y. Jets to the L.A Rams in terms of football? David Berdan

JOE NAMATH: Getting used to the new offense.

QUESTION: What do you think about the current situation at Alabama, and what are your impressions of Coach Francione? Do you think he will be a good fit at the University? Michael Maraman

JOE NAMATH:There is a lot of tradition at Alabama and I expect coach Francione to do well there.

QUESTION: Did you have something that you would do to prepare your mind before a game? Eric Peoples

JOE NAMATH: After a week of looking at film I just tried to relax, get loose and be ready to execute the gameplan.