Athletes born on May 31

Take a focused look at the athletes born on May 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1943 Joe Namath

  Joe Namath is a retired American football quarterback, best known for his legendary career with the New York Jets in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL), and for his guarantee and subsequent victory in Super Bowl III. [bio]