It was cards like this one that NBC was hoping would gain ratings for its AFL telecasts. Joe Namath was a budding megastar, before he predicted a Super Bowl victory the next season. Subdued jersey color and skin tone are somewhat surprising, given the subject. Doesn't the circular photo window look like it could be a vanity mirror? Now that would be Broadway Joe. Topps captured a serious Broadway Joe in mid-career here, however. The brashness seems dormant behind squinting eyes." AFL FOOTBALL ON NBC FOR EXCITEMENT" reads the line under Namath's vitals. It should have read "JOE NAMATH ON NBC FOR EXCITEMENT."