He said he'd do it, and he did! In today's sports atmosphere, brash players looking to promote their "brand" will make all sorts of outlandish predictions in the hopes that if they strike paydirt, the return will be lucrative. And if they don't? Well, it's quickly forgotten. Not so in the 1960s, a time when if you made a statement, you were expected to back it up. Joe Namath claimed his New York Jets would accomplish the seemingly impossible; defeat the NFL Champion Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III despite being an 18-point underdog. New York's 16-7 upset victory paved the way for the two leagues to merge, and "Broadway Joe" Namath became an instant legend! If you were to put together a list of the most iconic gridiron pasteboards ever produced, the 1965 Topps Joe Namath rookie card would have to be at or near the top. Perfectly suited for Namath's persona, it's only fitting that his debut would come in the oversized "tall-boy" series, his freewheeling image supported by an intense yellow backdrop that is intensely eye-grabbing. However, caring for these huge cards at the time, in addition to the well-known centering issues, has made high-grade specimens difficult to find. The offered Namath RC has avoided the usual pitfalls and has earned the designation of PSA 8. Far and away the most frequently submitted card from the entire set, this particular example received its recognition by virtue of the NM/MT endpoints, along with problem-free surfaces and a bone-white frame. And of course, the centering is virtually perfect, which is as miraculous as Namath's correct prediction of victory. With just 8 graded higher by PSA from over 2,000 submissions, this beauty is a signature piece that will define any elite football card collection.