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Hall of Fame football player Joe Namath's six-year-old Labrador, Leo, has been declared dangerous at a hearing in West Palm Beach, Fla., reports the Associated Press. A case against another of Namath's dogs, a Weimaraner named Stella, was dropped because a witness failed to show up for the hearing.

Dave Walesky of the Palm Beach Animal Control said that there have been four reports of animals attacking people on Namath's property since 2007, and rumors of many more, reports the Associated Press.

A UPS driver was attacked on Namath's property in 2007 according to Walesky. In 2008, a home nurse mistakenly entered Namath's property and was bitten by a dog she believes was Leo. In February of this year, a contractor was reportedly pinned up against the wall by one of Namath's dogs. In August, a landscaper was bitten.

As a dangerous dog, Leo must be muzzled and leashed even on Namath's property, must have a locator microchip installed, and must wear a dangerous-dog identification tag. Namath must also post a sign on his property warning neighbors that he houses a dangerous animal, and an animal control officer will visit the Namath home once a year to ensure compliance.

Namath's attorney indicated that he might appeal the ruling against Leo.