Joe Namath Graduates: UA National Champion Receives Diploma

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Joe Namath, the legendary football player known for his time with the University of Alabama and his professional career, returned to campus to receive his diploma 42 years after leaving school. Namath, who won a national championship with the Crimson Tide in 1964, finally completed his degree, marking a significant personal achievement. The discussion humorously speculates about the nature of his degree, jokingly suggesting he could have earned a Ph.D. in astronomy or received endorsements for panty-hose commercials, highlighting the lighthearted tone of the conversation surrounding his return.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Broadway Joe was back on campus, finally getting a diploma to go with his football accolades.

Joe Namath, who won a national championship with the Crimson Tide in 1964 but quit school before going on to become a pro football great, returned to the University of Alabama on Friday to pick up the degree he earned 42 years later. [continued]
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iWeS71tQm4MrO1-2T9mtDV7bt7EwD8THFCPO0

Would you believe me if I said that he got a Ph.D. in astronomy and will soon co-author a paper with Brian May, formerly of the rock group Queen?

No? Good. :biggrin:
 
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I might believe you if you said that he got an endorsement to do panty-hose commercials, though.
 

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