Word: namath
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...N.F.L.'s first-string quarterbacks were nursing injuries, and Baltimore's Johnny Unitas, who damaged a knee against the Chicago Bears, was lost for the rest of the season. The Unitas of the future may well be the A.F.L.'s $400,000 rookie, Joe Namath of the New York Jets.* Even the N.F.L. coaches are enthusiastic about Namath. "He drops back quickly, releases quickly, has a strong arm and a winning attitude," says a Los Angeles Rams official. "When he gets a good offensive line and capable receivers, he'll really be something...
...torn posterior third of the lateral meniscus with osteoarthritic changes." It was, the report concluded, O.K. for Joe to play football, where "he is closely watched and professional assistance is close at hand." But in Viet Nam, where "the life and safety of his comrades could depend on Namath's performing his duties under extremely adverse conditions," the Army could not guarantee that a trainer or physician would always be around...
...Nobis was the N.F.L.'s No. 1 draft choice, but it may take some doing to get his signature on a contract. "I look at him," sighs one scout, "and all I see is money. To some of these guys, anything less than the $400,000 Joe Namath got is going to sound like small potatoes. Nobis might be the man to match it." McAdams "may actually be better than Nobis," and Emanuel is "a tough, hardnosed guy who likes nothing better than knocking people down...
...Name is Barbra, her first and only starring appearance on television, Funny Girl Barbra Streisand, 23, was puttering around with her pet poodle backstage at Broadway's Winter Garden, when who should drop by but the New York Jets' $400,000 bonus-baby Quarterback Joe Namath, 22, unfresh from what he hoped would be his one and only appearance for the U.S. Army. Waiting the word on whether his gimpy right leg had passed an Army draft physical, Joe clowned with his shades and the poodle. Barbra smiled her bonus-baby smile...
...SPORTS IN ACTION (NBC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.). The "Namath-Huarte Story," a closeup of the two highly prized New York Jets' quarterbacks. Color...