The countdown to the US continues, only 26 days now remain in the EU and the anticipation for landing on US soil grows every minute. So, the next installment of 28 Days to the Center of Sergio charges forward. Todays number? 26.
As you already know football has be a great part of my life from birth really. Instilled in my mind from a young age was my fascination with the sport. However, what truly inspired my love for the game? Was it individual players? No. Or moments that seemed to defy the odds, go against the grain. January 12, 1969, what was then the 3rd installment of the AFL-NFL Championship, was the first meeting to bear the title of "Super Bowl". The Colts, lead by monumental start QB Johnny Unitas were the heavily favorites to dismantle the AFL Champion Jets, lead by the flamboyant Joe Namath.
Often regarded as the "Guarantee", Joe Namath, days before at the Miami Touchdown Club guaranteed a Jets victory over the Colts. Well as well all know how the story goes, Namath and the Jets delivered. Making them the 1st AFL team to dethrone an NFL Champion, thus bringing to light new media coverage and igniting the interest in what we call the "Super Bowl" today.
Joe Namath that day not only guaranteed a victory, he defied the odds. If you know me, you know that much of what I do or accomplish defies the limits and constraints that others have placed upon me. So I look up to the attitude that Namath and the Jets displayed that day. Namath is also famous for being the only QB in the NFL Hall of Fame to have thrown more interceptions than touchdowns, but who really cares. The day he guaranteed a Super Bowl victory and delivered he solidified in the hearts of fans everywhere. That day was also a first and only for Namath, and how suiting, to be the only Super Bowl MVP QB to not throw a single touchdown in the actual Super Bowl, he was 26. Cheers.
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