Famous People with Arthritis

Joe Namath

Joe Namath, former NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, is one of the few quarterbacks in history to have won an NCAA National Championship and a Super Bowl. After several knee injuries, Broadway Joe was eventually diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Now retired, Namath has been a strong advocate for arthritis patients through programs like Get a Grip on Arthritis.

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November 24, 2013

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July 1, 2014