Matt Snell

Image Gallery of Matt Snell, Running Back, New York Jets 1964-1972

A former 1st Round Draft pick of the New York Jets in 1964 from Ohio State Matt Snell played 9 seasons between the AFL and NFL. When he retired in 1972 he had rushed for 4285 yards and 24 touchdowns. As of the 2021 NFL season he is still #4 on the All-Time New York Jets Career Rushing List.

Super Bowl III - the Jets Matt Snell rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown in New York's upset of the NFL Champion Colts. Here Colts linebacker Dennis Gaubatz moves in to attempt a stop.
Matt Snell & Dennis Gaubatz, Jets-Colts Super Bowl III

Fullback Matt Snell helped make sure Joe Namath's Super Bowl III guarantee came true. Many felt his performance of 121 yards rushing and scoring the Jets sole touchdown was indeed MVP worthy. Here he carries as linebacker Dennis Gaubatz (#53) and safety Rich Volk (#21) move in.
Matt Snell, Jets and Dennis Gaubatz & Rich Volk of the Colts in Super Bowl III

Colts and Jets - Super Bowl III. Jets halfback runs away from Colt Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Curtis. Snell had a big day 121 yards on 30 carries with a touchdown.
Matt Snell, Jets & Mike Curtis, Colts 1968 Super Bowl III

Jets running back Matt Snell looks like he's ready to throw down as exhibits some determined pass blocking for QB Joe Namath.
Matt Snell pass blocking for Joe Namath in Super Bowl III

Jets rookie Matt Snell (#41) rounds the corner against Ben Davidson (#83) and the rest of the Raiders defense in their first encounter of the 1964 AFL season. Snell, the Jets 1st round pick that season, had a big day rushing for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 35-14 Jets win.
Matt Snell carries outside Ben Davidson and the Oakland Raiders Defense in 1964

While it was Namath that was awarded the MVP for Super Bowl III, Jet running back Matt Snell had a pretty productive day himself. 121 yards on 30 carries and a touchdown. He also caught 4 passes too.
Matt Snell takes a handoff from Joe Namath in Super Bowl III

Two icons of New York Jets History - Matt Snell (#41) and Joe Namath (#12)
The Jets Matt Snell & Joe Namath

New York Jets Offensive Backfield of the late 1960s & early 1970s - Quarterback Joe Namath (#12) with running backs Emerson Boozer (#32) & Matt Snell (#41).
Jets Backfield - Joe Namath, Matt Snell & Emerson Boozer

Super Bowl III - Jets and the Colts. Here he scores the first points of the game, a 4-yard run in the 2nd quarter to give the Jets a lead they would never gave up. All in all he ended up with 121 yards rushing, 4 catches and 40 yards receiving.
Matt Snell of the NY Jets scores in Super Bowl III

The Jets runner Matt Snell is stopped by a Kansas City Chiefs defense led by #42 Johnny Robinson and #75 Jerry Mayes. #78 Bobby Bell is in the background.
Matt Snell Stopped by Johnny Robinson and Jerry Mayes