Comments on: Broadway Joe

Football Great Talks About His Drinking Problem With Bob Simon

[michelept1]

ok...my mother said I am the woman for you.(God help us all)..mid 40s, no kids (that I know of) never married (that I remember)
UABama grad, no smoke (unless on fire) no drink
Southern by choice......(live real close)
highly educated
hardly boring
and....my mother said I'm the woman for you, do you dare argue?
picture and digits upon begging...
bye
p.s. how's that mom?
mt

[barbv0208]

hi joe
i very much enjoyed your interview on 60 minutes last evening. those eyes and that great smile!!!
must be the hungarian!!! i too have the eyes and the smile and the drinking problem!! maybe that's hungarian as well!!! i loved your candor about your drinking problem. i've been sober for almost 19 years now. i have been a jets fan for a lot longer than that though!!!! i am a lone
jets fan in a sea of black/gold in this valley!!!
i know the offers are flying in---but if ya ever
want to talk with another "drunk" , a hungarian
"drunk" feel free to e-mail me!!! i'd love hearing from you.

[kayk5]

Well Joe, we all admired you-but now back to me-I am a blonde still cute and darlng....

Know a lot of your football buddies, and I know they have great wishes as well for you.

KK

[deborahea]

Hi Joe!

I am probably one of thousands emailing you. Saw you on 60 Minutes and have been following you for years. Come on back to Wilmington VT where you once has a football camp decades ago. I never got to meet you then but sure would like to now! I am 54 yo and single.

Deborah

[cporco-2009]

I enjoyed the story on Broadway Joe, I sat next to him once on an airplane, he was a truly genunine and sincere gentleman.
Thank you for showing an athlete that still knows what humility is.

[sofasoapie]

Hi Joe,

Caught you on 60 minutes tonight and just was so amazed at the fact that you are still handsome as ever. I have lived here in Boynton Beach, Florida for five years now and just love the east coast beaches. I am originally from Georgia, and yes I still have my southern accent. I love the way you were so honest tonight. An honest man is hard to find these days. I don't drink and never have except a little wine sometimes with dinner. I will be 45 years old in January, also I'm 5'2" and weigh 106. I wish I could say I had blond hair, but it is now light brown. I would love to meet you in person and mainly because you have come to know the lord. That is the first and formost important thing I am looking for in a man. I had a sixteen year marriage, but have been divorced for six years now. I am leaving Wednesday morning to go to Georgia to visit family. But will be back on Monday Nov. 27, 06. If you e-mail me I will e-mail you a picture of me in my bikini when I get back. P. S. Have a good Thanksgiving holiday!

[claudinej]

Joe, It's been an amazing ride following you through the years. You made football exciting and it was incredible to watch you play. I can't believe any woman would leave you for someone else! But I know how you feel, as my husband left me for someone else. You will always be my favorite football player and hero! I have the best scrapbook ever on Joe Namath and to this day I still watch the Jets.
My prayers, and best wishes are with you always.
Claudine
Lewiston Idaho

[trshmd]

Hey Joe,

My Dad taught me how to play football at 8 years old. Yes, he wanted a boy, hence the name, french for Patrick after my grandfather. Jack (my Dad) was a huge fan of you, so I watch you whenever your team was televised.
I saw you on 60 minutes and good for you to be so bold and so honest. One reason I enjoy clips from them (60 mins) I felt the sense of my Dad all over again with the football and sense of realism.
In any event, I just wanted to say you have aged with so much grace, i.e. an interview on national TV exposing your past problems and pain.
I know it would be extremely impossible with a man of your schedule to respond (and that is understandable), however all the best to you and do your best to run a short run on the beach under the stars.
Peace to you and your daughters.. Patrice

[acolm48]

Dear Joe,
I enjoyed your interview, you've really experienced all that life offers us. I was particularly taken with your converstion about companionship. YOu were so funny and seemed so open about it. So here goes.......
I'm just a tad bit younger than you, live in California, have two grown married daughters, live with my dog, and like you have thought that having someone to share things with would be nice, tho not neccesary. Might I be able to rise your curiosity?
I watched tonight because I love football and I remember you from your days at the Jets, and of course the Super bowl.
Best wishes. Ann :-)

[mbiz17]

Hi Joe,

I missed your interview on TV tonight, but my boyfriend saw it. You were one of his childhood heroes. Our relationship was headed towards an engagement by the end of the year this year, but his problems with alcohol have tabled that. I have tried everything imaginable to get through to him, and have all but given up hope. Then he called me tonight and told me he watched your interview. I thank God for your courage and willingness to share your experiences with us. Perhaps my prayers were answered in your interview tonight. My boyfriend is finally apparently contrite, for the first time. I really hope hearing the truth from you will make an impression on him. He really wasn't listening to me. Thanks again and God bless you!

MBiz

[kimmer1019]

Hi Joe,
I watched tonight because I always watched you play football, yet what amazed me is your honesty with your pain/ both phyical and with addiction. I am also in recovery, life on lifes terms can be very difficult. If your ever in California please contact me!
Always,
Kim

[htaman1]

Dear Joe,
I admire your courage, strength and honesty and enjoyed viewing your candid interview this evening on CBS 60 minutes. Your interview brought back memories of over 30 years ago. I first met you in 1974 at Bachelor's III in Ft. Lauderdale with my friend Dora. You signed your autograph with Diane....Stay Sweet which I still have and you later drove me home. I wish you all the best in the future. Take good care......Sincerely, Diane

[bibliolady]

Joe-

I'd love to have you meet me, a 55 yr-old teacher. I am fun, sincere, and trustworthy...also available. Maybe you need some tutoring...

Maxine

[bibliolady]

Joe-

I'd love to have you meet me, a 55 yr-old teacher. I am fun, sincere, and trustworthy...also available. Maybe you need some tutoring...

Maxine

[bibliolady]

Joe-

I'd love to have you meet me, a 55 yr-old teacher. I am fun, sincere, and trustworthy...also available. Maybe you need some tutoring...

Maxine

[dbonefont]

Hey Joe,
I loved your interview on 60 Minutes tonight and you look great. Well, my dear I have to tell you I find you more attractive now than before.
Would love to met you.
Always a big fan!
db
Naples, Florida

[onlydina]

Joe, Loved your interview on 60 minutes this evening. I also grew up in Pa (on the lake) and try to go "home" as much as I can. I remember always hearing about you in the late sixties and seventies but didn't pay much attention to football at that time. You seem to be such a strong yet gentle person and I would like to hear from you. I don't suffer from your addiction but know about adversary in other situations and getting through and going on (I am a widow).

[sandina2]

Hi Joe,

Seeing you tonight brought back memories of meeting you years ago in Long Beach, Calif. at Bobby McGees restaurant. I remember your kind heart. Would love to stroll the Florida beaches with you and simply talk. E-mail me any time.
Sandi :)

[llamallady]

How would one go about contacting Mr. Namath? As a long-time recovery alcoholic, though never really a football fan, I was intrigued by his brief accounting of his path of sobriety. (Doesn't hurt that he's single and good looking, of course G )

[ciajeankyle]

Dear Mr. Namuth:

You may not be drinking alcohol, but with charm, humor and grace you have aged like the finest Napoleon Brandy. After watching the 60 Minutes interview, I found myself with a smile and sense of happiness shared. I thought you were %u201Ccool%u201D so many years ago. I was a shrieking fan (via TV) at THE Super Bowl. But I really like the man you have become.

Patricia Kyle, Miami, Florida