Joe Namath 1965 First-Ever Game Shea Stadium Ticket Stub - PSA 3

• Sold For: $441
• Year: 1965
• Auction: 2012 January
• Lot #: 628
• Auction Category: Football Cards or Memorabilia

Drafted on the same day by the NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals and the upstart AFL’s New York Jets, outspoken signal caller Joe Namath chose the latter team and a record $427,000 salary. This Shea Stadium ticket stub was issued on September 18, 1965 for Namath’s first-ever NFL game. Encapsulated and Graded VG 3 by PSA, this “Field Level Box” voucher is one of three at its tier with none graded higher. With the team logo and owner Sonny Werblin’s facsimile signature accenting the silver and green hues, the item is a "Guaranteed" highlight to any ticket collection.