Joe Namath Quotes

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Joe Namath, born on May 31, 1943, is an American football player known for his exceptional passing skills and leadership. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of American football.

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“We're going to win Sunday. I guarantee it.”

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“I wanna kiss you. I couldn't care less about the team struggling. What we know is we can improve. Chad Pennington, our quarterback, missed the first part of the season, and we struggled. We're looking to next season. We're looking to make a noise now, and I wanna kiss you!”

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“After my first knee operation, in January of '65 before I went to the Jets, Dr. James Nicholas told me everything went well and that I could probably play four years in the NFL. The surgery was trailblazing to a certain extent.”

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“I spent the nights before the Jets' two biggest games last year - for the AFL championship and the Super Bowl - with girls. But I don't consider that bad or foolish of me... The night before a game, I prepare myself both mentally and physically for the next day. I think a ballplayer has to be relaxed to play well; and if that involves being with a girl that night, he should do it.”

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“You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser.”

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“To be a leader, you have to make people want to follow you, and nobody wants to follow someone who doesn't know where he is going.”

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“When you win, nothing hurts.”

“You learn you can do your best even when its hard, even when you're tired and maybe hurting a little bit. It feels good to show some courage.”

Source: Football for Young Players and Parents

“I don't know whether I prefer Astroturf to grass. I never smoked Astroturf.”

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“I've got news for you. We're gonna win the game. I guarantee it.”

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“What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.”

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“I can't wait until tomorrow 'cause I get better looking every day.”

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About the Author

Born: May 31, 1943
Known for: Football player
Quotes: 75

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Football for Young Players and ParentsRelated source material

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