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Public records list Joe Namath as an American football player and actor. Joe Namath was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States on May 31, 1943. The age as of 2026 is 83. Education on record includes Beaver Falls High School and University of Alabama. Recorded honors include Pro Football Hall of Fame.
My Take
Joe Namath is, to me, the original sports showman who actually delivered on his bravado. The Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania kid won a national title at Alabama, then as the New York Jets' charismatic quarterback famously guaranteed a Super Bowl upset and made good on it. What I love is the audacity backed by ability; plenty of athletes talk, few cash the check. Broadway Joe gave a then-staid sport genuine glamour and star wattage. Decades later he's still a reference point, which tells me his impact was cultural as much as athletic. That blend of swagger and substance is exactly the kind of icon I find compelling.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Namath
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・ネイマス
- Reading
- じょー・ねいます
- Born
- May 31, 1943 (age 83)
- Origin
- Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Beaver Falls High School
- University
- University of Alabama
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe%20Namath
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q720558
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Namath born?
Joe Namath was born on May 31, 1943 and is 83 years old.
Where is Joe Namath from?
Joe Namath is from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Joe Namath do?
Joe Namath works as American football player, actor.
How tall is Joe Namath?
Joe Namath is 188 cm tall.
Where did Joe Namath study?
Joe Namath attended University of Alabama.
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