Joe Namath is the gift that keeps on giving for happiness-starved New York Jets fans. The legendary quarterback (who still holds most of the franchise’s passing records) always has a new entertaining story to tell.
Appearing on “The Exchange” podcast hosted by former Jets center Nick Mangold and former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, Namath revealed the demands of his first NFL contract after he was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 12th pick in the NFL draft.
“I want $200,000 … and a new car, too,” Namath told Cardinals management when they approached him in his Alabama dorm room and asked about his contract demands.