"Broadway Joe" is a nickname for Joe Namath, a former professional American football quarterback. He played primarily for the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s and 1970s. Namath is known for his charismatic personality and his role in leading the Jets to victory in Super Bowl III, where he famously guaranteed the win. Namath was born on May 31, 1943, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He was a standout athlete in college at the University of Alabama before being drafted by the Jets in 1965. His flashy style, both on and off the field, made him a cultural icon and a significant figure in sports history.