Joe Namath Throws for 496 Yards On this day, in 1972 Jets quarterback Joe Namath throws for 496 yards and six touchdowns as the New York Jets defeated Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts 44-34. September 24, 1972 Sport: Football Trivia What Are the Five Events That Make Up the Modern Olympic Pentathon? Which Nations Won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals the Last Time Baseball Was an Olympic Sport? sports in this article Football tags in this article Fan On This Day SportsEngine