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In between Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan there was Joe Namath, one of the few sports heroes to transcend the game he played. Novelist and former sports-columnist Mark Kriegel’s bestselling biography of the iconic quarterback details his journey from steel-town pool halls to the upper reaches of American celebrity—and beyond. The first of his kind, Namath enabled a nation to see sports as show biz. For an entire generation he became a spectacle of booze and broads, a guy who made bachelorhood seem an almost sacred calling, but it was his audacious “guarantee” of victory in Super Bowl III that ensured his legend. This unforgettable portrait brings readers from the gridiron to the go-go nightclubs as Kriegel uncovers the truth behind Broadway Joe and why his legend has meant so much to so many.
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"What made this biography so good for me wasn't just the profile specifically on Namath himself, but the multifaceted look on the elements around him; notably the TV business that hitched its wagon around him. Thanks to Kriegel's work, I am reminded that truthfully, there's nothing new under the sun."
— Jason (4 out of 5 stars)
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" I truly enjoyed this book but was left with such a sad impression of Namath's life. His night club feverish antics were amusing alongside his drive to play and win on a completely busted knee... the sad part is how alone he was as he became middle aged, unremembered for the most part. "
— Kate, 1/5/2014 -
" Joe was the man! "
— Robert, 12/26/2013 -
" Best NFL book ever? Especially if you are a fan of Nick Toshes bio's like "Dino," who this guy is clearly influenced by and whom the author acknowledges. Read it during football season you will become a fan. "
— Scott, 12/20/2013 -
" I'm a big football fan, although not a huge Joe Namath fan. But this book was pretty intersting reading and seemed very complete and balanced. Enjoyable. "
— Charles, 12/16/2013 -
" Joe Cool, Joe Willie namath, Broadway Joe, no matter what you call him, Joe Namath was the godfather of of the pro ball player being like a rock star. This book covers the ups and downs of Joe Cool and it also sheds light on the early days of the modern NFL! "
— Jay, 12/9/2013 -
" There's just something about Broadway Joe! "
— Diana, 12/5/2013 -
" A great biography. Never knew so much about him. "
— Frances, 9/17/2013 -
" Excellent story of a childhood hero, both his good qualities and his warts. Easily one of the best sports biographies I've ever read. "
— William, 4/27/2013 -
" I know to a lot of people (people who don't understand how great the New York Jets are), Joe Namath is just some football player. However, the greatest writers of our times couldn't invent a more colorful character. "
— Doy, 12/7/2012 -
" If you're a Namath fan, and I am, you will love this book... "
— Cindy, 8/7/2012 -
" Great book! Illustrates Namath's rise from a small steeltown in PA to an icon! "
— Kirk, 7/9/2012 -
" Ha Ha...I love namath. "
— Luke, 7/4/2012 -
" Very boring. Lots of newspaper clips put together. You can tell that Namath did not endorse this book. "
— Brody, 11/11/2011 -
" Great biography! Gave me a huge appreciation for how much Namath meant to the game. "
— Kyle, 9/1/2011 -
" Awesome book! Builds the mystique of Namath even more. "
— Matthew, 2/23/2011 -
" Another great Joe. "
— Joe, 11/3/2010 -
" Joe Cool, Joe Willie namath, Broadway Joe, no matter what you call him, Joe Namath was the godfather of of the pro ball player being like a rock star. This book covers the ups and downs of Joe Cool and it also sheds light on the early days of the modern NFL! "
— Jay, 10/27/2010 -
" I'm a big football fan, although not a huge Joe Namath fan. But this book was pretty intersting reading and seemed very complete and balanced. Enjoyable. "
— Charles, 10/7/2009 -
" Well, this man had an interesting life and was quite the ladies man. I don't know how he missed hitting on me. Maybe because I was 12. <br/>Worth Reading, he was a good guy who did impressive things and was a people person. "
— Ardy, 8/22/2009 -
" Another good one to go on your list of sports biographies to read - good portrait of "Broadway Joe" from the fame and glory to the drink and depression. Didn't know Broadway Joe was an actor too. Liked the book. So impressed with the improving quality of sports writing. <br/> <br/> "
— Paul, 11/18/2008 -
" I truly enjoyed this book but was left with such a sad impression of Namath's life. His night club feverish antics were amusing alongside his drive to play and win on a completely busted knee... the sad part is how alone he was as he became middle aged, unremembered for the most part. "
— Kate, 4/10/2008 -
" I know to a lot of people (people who don't understand how great the New York Jets are), Joe Namath is just some football player. However, the greatest writers of our times couldn't invent a more colorful character. "
— Doy, 3/6/2008 -
" A great biography. Never knew so much about him. "
— Frances, 2/23/2008 -
" Best NFL book ever? Especially if you are a fan of Nick Toshes bio's like "Dino," who this guy is clearly influenced by and whom the author acknowledges. Read it during football season you will become a fan. "
— Scott, 2/3/2008 -
" Great biography! Gave me a huge appreciation for how much Namath meant to the game. "
— Kyle, 2/1/2008 -
" Very boring. Lots of newspaper clips put together. You can tell that Namath did not endorse this book. "
— Brody, 7/10/2007
About Mark Kriegel
Mark Kriegel, a former sports columnist for the New York Daily News, is the author of the critically acclaimed bestseller Namath: A Biography. He lives in Santa Monica, California, with his daughter, Holiday.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.