Namath Signs
January 2, 1965
The day after the Orange Bowl, Joe Namath signed a Jets' contract for a reported $427,000
Huarte Signs
January 9, 1965
Heisman Trophy winner John Huarte of Notre Dame signed a Jets' contract estimated to be worth $200,000, giving the Jets over one-half million dollars worth of QB talent within a week
Namath Undergoes Surgery
January 25, 1965
Twenty-three days after signing, Joe Namath entered Lenox Hill Hospital to undergo an operation for cartilage and ligament damage in his right knee.
Rookie Game
July 28, 1965
Joe Namath plays in his first professional game as the Jets' rookies beat the Patriots' rookies at Lowell, Mass.
Namath Makes First Pro Appearance
September 18, 1965
After sitting on the bench for the opener, Namath entered the second quarter vs. Kansas City making his first pro appearance (second game of season).
Namath Makes First Pro Start
September 26, 1965
Joe Namath starts his first game (third of the year for Jets) and throws 19-40-287 yards and two TD, but the Jets lost 33-21 to the Bills.
