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Why “Broadway Joe” Namath Should Not Be in the Hall of Fame

Article By on 7th July, 2010

... of Fame.

Most Hall of Fame quarterbacks have thrown for 200-plus touchdowns.

Throughout his 13-year career with the New York Jets, Namath threw more interceptions (220) than touchdowns (173). He averaged 17 interceptions a year and eclipsed 20 five times in his career.

Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh stated that Namath was "the most beautiful, accurate, stylish passer with the quickest release I've ever seen."

Let’s talk about his accuracy—Namath averaged a remarkably low completion percentage of 50.1 throughout his career.  He also completed under 50 percent seven seasons throughout his career—I think that contradicts the great Bill Walsh’s statement.

Obviously, after going over h...

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