Both parents were Hungarian. Joe's grandfather entered Ellis Island in 1911 as Andras Nemet. His father came in 1920 as Janos Nemeth. His mother was Rose Juhasz. The story is remarkably detailed in Mark Kriegel's bio "Namath." Broadway Joe's ancestors grew up in a rough time and place.
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Father: Janos Nemeth (Changed to Namath when he immigrated to the US)
Mother: Rose Juhasz