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Why was Joe Namath fired from Monday Night Football?

Why was Joe Namath fired from Monday Night Football?

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I recently learned about Joe Namath's firing from Monday Night Football and couldn't help but dive deeper into the story. It turns out that Namath was fired in 1985 due to his lackluster performance as a commentator. Many viewers found him to be bland and uninteresting, which led to a decline in ratings. Additionally, there were concerns about his excessive partying habits affecting his work. Ultimately, the decision was made to let him go to try and improve the overall quality of the broadcast.

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