Joe Namath, aka Broadway Joe, was an American football quarterback mainly for the New York Jets.  He is famous for guaranteeing Superbowl victory and getting it as an underdog.  Here are some of his thoughts:

• We're going to win Sunday. I guarantee it
• I thought we'd win when I said those things. I wasn't trying to be cocky or anything
• What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do
• You learn you can do your best even when it's hard, even when you're tired and maybe hurting a little bit. It feels good to show some courage
• If you aren't going all the way, why go at all?
• First, I prepare. Then I have faith
• I think that at some point in your life you realize you don't have to worry if you do everything you're supposed to do right. Or if not right, if you do it the best you can... what can worry do for you? You are already doing the best you can
• To be a leader, you have to make people want to follow you, and nobody wants to follow someone who doesn't know where he is going
• Football Is an honest game. It's true to life . It's a game about sharing. Football is a team game. So is life
• It feels good to show some courage
• You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser
• When you win, nothing hurts

The last one is my favorite . . .

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