Athletes Who Became Actors + Joe Namath

Instead of acting classes and schools, wannabe actors have transitioned from the world of athletics. Buster Crabbe (Olympic swimmer) Johnny Weissmuller (Olympic swimmer), Sonja Henie (Olympic skater), Woody Strode (football, martial arts) and Esther Williams (swimming) come to mind from Hollywood’s Golden Era. Catch them on the late show. Then came Chuck Connors (baseball, basketball), … More Athletes Who Became Actors + Joe Namath

Joe Namath

Joe Namath had swagger.  Every kid who picked up a football wanted some of that.  His white shoes were his trademark.  He had a quick release, traveling a country mile.  And he was an advertiser’s dream.  Fifty years later, is Joe Namath is a legend.  Whether that exemplifies success or a cautionary note.  His life … More Joe Namath