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Originally Posted by JollyElm
With Namath, it's simple. Personality goes a long way.
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Statistically he was not one of the top QBs of all time but it's more than personality with Namath. He legitimized the AFL when he signed the biggest contract in history with the Jets instead of going to the NFL. He engineered a huge Super Bowl upset that further legitimized the AFL. He was the first QB to throw for 4,000 yards in a season (14 games). He was voted first team All-AFL ahead of Len Dawson.
jeff