Tuesday, December 19, 2017

1977 Profile: Steve Joachim

Quarterback
No. 11
Temple
"Listed as the backup to quarterback Richard Todd, Joachim was the third quarterback in 1976 behind Namath and Todd. He was signed as a free agent last October 28 and was active for seven games but played only once, against Tampa Bay; he needs experience but is intelligent and knows the coverages.
Steve was drafted seventh by the Colts in 1975 but was cut without much of a look or chance to play. He played five games in the CFL for Toronto that season, completing 20 of 41 for 228 yards and two touchdowns with four interceptions. In 1976 he had a preseason tryout with the Eagles and was signed by the Jets when Namath was sidelined.
A Maxwell Award winner, Joachim led NCAA Division I schools in total offense as a senior at Temple with 222.7 yards per game. He transferred from Penn State, where he was a member of the Nittany Lions' 1972 Cotton Bowl team, and was a three-year starter for the Owls.
Steve is on the board of directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Philadelphia. He is interested in broadcasting and has been employed by the Federal Broadcasting Company as director of sales.
He enjoys tennis and public speaking. Steve's birthplace is Philadelphia, his hometown is Havertown, PA and his name is pronounced Jo-ACK-um."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide

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