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7 unusual facts about Joe Namath


Charles Portis

Norwood was adapted as a movie in 1970, starring Glen Campbell as the title character, with Kim Darby and the football star Joe Namath.

Children's Digest

(Joe Namath was cover-featured in a 1969 issue, and Lew Alcindor, later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, also appeared on a cover.) Classic stories from such authors as Rudyard Kipling and Hans Christian Andersen were often printed.

Dave Aizer

Prior to his success on Nickelodeon, Aizer hosted Disney's ESPN Club interviewing top athletes such as Joe Namath, Pete Rose, Barry Bonds and Reggie Jackson.

Ellen Peck

She later wrote several more books on parenthood and was, for a time, a rather prominent childfree advocate, even appearing on The Tonight Show where she exchanged views with Joe Namath.

James A. Nicholas

James A. Nicholas (1921 – July 15, 2006) was an orthopedic surgeon and a pioneer in the treatment of athletic injuries who was best known for performing four knee operations that saved the career of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath.

Karen Morrison-Comstock

During her reign she traveled extensively and met celebrities, including Jack Lemmon, Bobby Vinton, Omar Sharif and Joe Namath.

Vladimir Radmanović

He was nicknamed "Broadway Joe" by Supersonics announcer Kevin Calabro, after his resemblance to NFL quarterback Joe Namath.


Kelly Automotive Park

Joe Namath, Terry Hanratty, and Rich Saul also played at Pullman during their high school years.

Ken Meyer

During his five years with the Crimson Tide, he worked with the team's quarterbacks, a group which included future Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Namath, as well as Super Bowl winning signal caller Ken Stabler.


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