What Is Joe Namath Net Worth in 2022?- Real Estate, Kids, Wives

Joe Namath is a famous American sportsman and actor; hence Joe Namath net worth is way more than one can imagine. Well, can you?

He is a former American football quarterback. Joe played in American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). The full name of Namath is Joseph William Namath.

Joe is famous for portraying his role in the Tv series The Joe Namath Show. The other famous works of Namath in movies and Tv series are C.C. and Company as C.C. Ryder, The Wedding Ringer as himself, Avalanche Express as Leroy, Norwood as Joe, and many more.

Joe has appeared as himself in many TV shows and talk shows. He has his biography written by Mark Kriegel named Namath: A Biography in November 2006. Namath has given an interview in an American television news magazine 60 minutes about the book.

In this article, we will cover Joe Namath net worth, height, weight, relationship status, career, and many more.

So, let us get started.

Joe Namath’s Quick Facts

Birth Name	Joseph William Namath
Nick Name	Joe
Age	79 years old
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Birth Place	Beverley Falls, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of Birth	May 31, 1943
Nationality	American
Mother’s Name	Rose (nee Juhasz) Claire
Father’s Name	Janos “John Andrew” Namath
Sibling	Frank, Robert, John, and Rita
Height	6 ft. 2 inches or 188 cm
Weight	91 kg or 201 lbs.
Body Measurement	Under Review
Race / Ethnicity	White
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Shoe Size	12 US
College/University	University of Alabama
Educational Qualification	Masters
Profession	Sports Professional
Wife	Deborah Mays
Children	Jessica and Olivia
Net Worth (Approx.)	$25 Million
Last Updated	October 2022

Joe Namath Net Worth

The net worth of Joe Namath is estimated to be $25 million as of 2022. Joe has earned this decent amount through his acting and football player career.

During his time with New York Jets, he signed a contract at $142k per year, i.e., $427k over three years. In 1975, he again signed the deal with the Jets at $900k over two years.

Namath earned a considerable amount of money from other movies and TV shows. His actual earnings from his acting career are not revealed.

The actor has also earned it by being a brand ambassador. Thus, Namath has made some money from popular brands like Ovaltine, Noxzema, and Hanes. Joe was the highest brand endorser at that time.

He earned about $1 million per year through his various brand deals. He currently lives in Tequesta, FL. His house sits on 1.5 acres with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

It also includes an open kitchen, boat dock, and a swimming pool with over 6000 sq. ft. He bought a property for $1 million on the Upper West Side of New York City but later gifted it to his daughter and her husband in 2016.

Namath later sold the property for $1.195 million in 2019. Joe had opened a nightclub on the Upper East Side named Bachelors III in 1969. But later, he sold the club due to some controversies.

Brand Endorsements

Joe Namath was active as an NFL player for decades now. Because of his name and reputation in the industry, Namath collected the grace of many advertisers and endorsers.

Likewise, the former football player has appeared in commercials for brands like Ovaltine, Noxzema, and even Hanes.

Not to mention, in 1975, Joe became the highest-paid celebrity endorser with $1 million in earnings from various brand deals. Even his salary amounted to $450,000 per year.

So, all in all, he made $7 million in total just from his salary and endorsements.

Joe Namath Early Life and Parents

Joe was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States. Namath was returned to his father, John Andrew Namath, a steelworker, and his mother, Rose Clare.

He was the youngest brother in the family. Joe has three brothers and an adopted sister. His brothers’ name is Frank Namath, Robert Namath, and John Namath, and the name of his sister is Rita Sims.

Rita is an actor. Joe lived with his mother after the divorce of his parents. Namath was first enrolled in Beaver Falls High School located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and used to play basketball as a guard, football as a quarterback, and baseball as an outfielder.

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In 1960, he was coached by Larry Bruno, who helped his team win the WPIAL Class AA championship with a 9–0 record. Joe was also a great dunker in basketball during his school time.

Namath graduated from the school in 1961 and immediately received offers from the Yankees, Indians, Reds, Pirates, and Phillies to join Major League Baseball.

Namath idolized Roberto Clemente, so he wanted to join the Pirates, but his mother wanted him to complete his education, making him play football in college.

After graduation, he was enrolled in the University of Alabama but left shortly to pursue his football career. Joe completed his education at the age of 64 in 2007 with a bachelor of arts from the same university.

Coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant recruited Joe on a full scholarship to attend Alabama, where he started his football career.

Joe Namath Age, Height, and Weight

Joe is 79 years old as he was born on May 31, 1943. His height is 188 cm or 6 feet 2 inches tall. The weight of Namath is about 201 pounds or 91 kg.

His body measurement is unavailable, and his shoe size is also unknown. Joe’s zodiac sign is Gemini which explains his amusing and both charming and rude nature.

Namath’s hair is brown, and his eyes are also brown. Namath is American and belongs to the Hungarian ethnic group. His grandfather András Németh was Hungarian-born, and he came to New York in 1911.

He then worked in the coal and steel industries. The religion of Namath is Christianity. Joe’s residential status is American, as he is currently living in the United States.

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The actor loves playing baseball, basketball, and American football. He was a fan of Roberto Clemente, who played in Pirates.

Career and Awards:

• Joe started his football career in 1962 by playing in Alabama Crimson Tide, which led to a national championship in 1964.
• He played in the club till 1964, and the team’s record was 29-4 over three seasons.
• Namath completed 203 passes over 2713 yards during his college career, with a completion rate of 54.3%. He has also rushed 655 yards in his college career.
• In his last season in college, he suffered from a knee injury. His right knee has suffered from cartilage damage.
• Namath joined New York Jets to start his professional career in 1965.
• He started eight games, and among them, they won five of them, which earned Joe AFL Rookie of the year.
• He spent with New York Jets from 1965 to 1976.
• Later in 1977, he joined Los Angeles Rams, and after a bad game against Chicago Bears, Joe was benched for the rest of the season.
• The knee injury and a bad hamstring had taken a toll on his career of Namath, which made him retire at the end of the season.
• During his 13 years of professional football career, Joe played 140 games and scored 129 goals with a record of 62-63-4. He has completed 1886 passes over 27663 yards at 65.5%.

Joe Namath Love Life

Joe Namath, the former football player is currently single. He was previously married to Deborah Mays from 1984 to 1999. During the time of marriage, Mays was 22 years old.

Their marriage ceremony was small and held in Deborah’s friend’s backyard in Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The couple has two daughters together.

The elder one was Jessica, born in 1986, and the younger one was Olivia, born in 1991. At the time of their marriage, Joe struggled with alcoholism, but threats from his wife to break the family made him stop drinking.

However, that did not prevent divorce as Deborah was bored of Namath and developed feelings for the surgeon Brian Novack. Later, the custody of the daughters was given to Joe.

Jessica married Brian Kennedy, but the relationship fell in 2019. She is now a divorced woman. Olivia is married to Edwin Baker, and they together had their first child when she was at the age of 16.

Joe had many girlfriends in his past. He dated Christa Helm, Randi Oakes, Cynthia Mobley, Mamie Van Doren, Phyllis Davis, and Raquel Welch.

Controversy

On December 20, 2003, Joe was invited to the announcement of Jet’s all-time team. He was asked about the difficulties of that year’s team.

During the interview, Namath was drunk, and he stated, “I couldn’t care less about the team struggling. I want to kiss you.” to the interviewer Suzy Klober.

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This made him unpopular and gained unfavorable publicity among his fan base and football fan base.

Joe Namath Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What disease does Joe Namath have?

During his football career, Namath suffered from several head injuries. These injuries took a toll on his body as his age grew. Later, he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease, and he received treatment at Jupiter Medical Center.

• Why did they call Joe Namath Broadway Joe?

One of the famous nicknames for Joe is Broadway Joe. He earned this nickname because Joe was the star of the Jets, and his performance would drive the team forward to a more significant stage.

• What is Joe Namath net worth?

Joe Namath net worth as of 2022 is approximately $25 million and his salary is estimated to be $1 million per year.

• Who were Joe Namath’s wives?

Namath has dated many girls, including Christa Helm, Randi Oakes, Cynthia Mobley, Mamie Van Doren, Phyllis Davis, and Raquel Welch.

But Joe was married only once to Deborah Mays, from 1984 to 1999. The couple has two daughters together. The elder one was Jessica, born in 1986, and the younger one was Olivia, born in 1991.