Joe Namath
Awards & Honours
14
Awards Won
8
Honours
7
Rankings
6
Covers
3
Records
Joe Namath's career is defined by historic firsts and legendary moments. He was the first quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season, a milestone that revolutionized the passing game. His Super Bowl III guarantee and victory are among the most iconic moments in sports history, and he remains the only player to win both AFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same season (1968-1969). Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, Namath also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, reflecting his crossover appeal. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alabama in 2000 and was awarded keys to New York City and Beaver Falls. His legacy as the first celebrity quarterback continues to influence athletes today.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of the Class of 1985.
New York Jets Ring of Honor
Inducted into the team's Ring of Honor.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star for television at 1700 Vine Street.
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
Awarded for his contributions to football and philanthropy.
Key to the City of New York
Awarded following Super Bowl III victory.
Key to the City of Beaver Falls
Honored by his hometown.
University of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for his college football achievements.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to sports in Pennsylvania.
Rankings & Lists
NFL 100 Greatest Players
Top 100 Greatest NFL Players of All Time
Top 10 Quarterbacks of All Time
Top 50 New York Athletes
Greatest AFL Players
100 Greatest Football Players
Top 10 Most Influential Athletes
Magazine Covers
TIME
October 3, 1969
Joe Namath: The Quarterback Who Changed Football
Sports Illustrated
January 13, 1969
Super Bowl III Preview
Life
January 24, 1969
Broadway Joe's Big Gamble
Esquire
November 1969
Joe Namath: The Man Who Guaranteed It
GQ
September 1970
The Style of Broadway Joe
Rolling Stone
February 1970
Joe Namath: The NFL's First Rock Star
Records & Feats
First quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards in a season
In 1967, Namath passed for 4,007 yards, becoming the first QB in professional football to reach the 4,000-yard mark.
First AFL quarterback to win a Super Bowl
Namath led the New York Jets to victory in Super Bowl III, the first Super Bowl win by an AFL team.
Only player to win both AFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same season
Namath won AFL MVP in 1968 and Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl III in January 1969.