Late 1970s New York Jets – Joe Namath Game-Worn, Signed Away Jersey (JSA)

This item is from the collection of one of the foremost Joe Namath collectors in the world. His friendship with Joe since the beginning of his Jets career has led him to receive some amazing one-of-a-kind relics. Each piece hearkens back to an important NFL era and time capsules an unforgettable character with a Hall of Fame career.

Namath kept his promise of a win in Super Bowl III against a heavily-favored Indianapolis Colts.  As a result, Broadway Joe’s place in gridiron history was assured for football eternity. With his charisma and flamboyant style, “Broadway Joe” was a public relations dream for the Jets and the AFL.

Here we find a Namath jersey in its most recognizable style, the classic white with green accents mesh representation worn at away games in the late 1970s. Painted on numbers announces the unforgettable number “12” on chest and on the back, where “Namath” spans the shoulders on the rear.  Number “12” is repeated in white on the green of the sleeves.

The style and placement of the tail tagging is from the late 1970s, with the stacked “Jets Sand-Knit Exclusivity” and [size] Large with wash instructions labels. The jersey was signed in black felt tip marker with his #12 added as an inscription on the verso.There is evidence of softness in the tag, indicating that the jersey had been washed. Jersey doesn’t appear to have any other alterations of any kind.

Authentication: JSA Auction House LOA for autograph, 100% Authentic for game-use.