Bill Stanfill and the Miami Dolphins defense stops John Riggins of the Jets
Verlon Biggs rushing Johnny Unitas | Jets & Colts, Super Bowl III
A hurting Jonny Unitas (#19) comes off the bench in Super Bowl III to an effort to turn the tide against the Jets. Defensive End Verlon Biggs (#86) applies pressure. Other players noted above are Bill Curry (#50), Paul Rochester (Jets, #72), Jerry Hill (#45) and Bob Vogel (Colts, #72).
John Riggins of the Jets & Mike Curtis, Colts
Early 70s, Jets & Colts – Fullback John Riggins (#44) carries against the Colts defense under the watchful eye of linebacker Mike Curtis (#32).
Joe Namath
Super Bowl III action as Jets quarterback Joe Namth sets up to pass against the Baltimore Colts defense. #41 is Matt Snell
Broadway Joe Namath
Joe Namath Jets
Brett Favre
Walking off the field after the Jets’ 48-29 loss to the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Joe Namath, New York Jets
Gerry Philbin 1972 New York Jets Topps NFL Football Trading Card #113
Former AFL All League Defensive End Gerry Philbin and his 1972 Topps card. His 9th career in Pro Football – started all 14 games for the Jets, had 4 sacks and a couple of fumble recoveries.
Joe Namath under pressure from Mike Curtis and Ordell Braase in Super Bowl III
Joe Namath gets the pass away but not before he gets a little whack from Colts linebacker Mike Curtis in Super Bowl III. #81 to the right is longtime Colts veteran lineman Ordell Braase who played 12 seasons with the Colts.
Joe Namath, Emmerson Boozer and Randy Rasmussen of the New York Jets in the early 1970s
New York Jets offense in the early 1970s – quarterback Joe Namath turns to give to runner Emmerson Boozer.
John Riggins Stopped by Wally Chambers and the Chicago Bears Defense – 1974 NFL
Jets fullback John Riggins is surrounded by Wally Chambers and the Chicago Bears defense in 1974. Riggins was the Jets leading ground gainer in 1974 with 680 yards. Chambers, the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1973, was a second-team All Pro in 1974.
Joe Namath AFL QB
Joe Namath. Jets NFL QB
Don Maynard, New York Jets
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Ken O’Brien
Statistically the #2 All-Time New York Jets quarterback behind Joe Namath was chosen with the Jets 1st-round pick of the 1984 draft out of the University of California-Davis. The two-time Pro Bowler passed for over 25,000 yards in his 10 year career and 128 touchdowns and a pass completion percentage of 58.6%
Matt Snell, Jets and Dennis Gaubatz & Rich Volk of the Colts in 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.
Gerry Philbin 1969 New York Jets AFL Football Trading Card #262
Jets defensive end Gerry Philbin and his 1969 Topps Card – named AFL All-League in 1969.
Verlon Biggs grabs Joe Namath’s facemask – Redskins vs Jets in 1972
Redskin lineman Verlon Biggs gets a handful of Joe Namath’s facemask in this Redskins-Jets clash in 1972. Biggs, a former Jet during their Super Bowl Run scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the 35-17 Washington win.
Jets QB Joe Namath 1966 Pro Football Almanac
Named to the AFL All-Star team as a rookie in 1965. Started 9 games for the Jets passing for 2220 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Joe Namath
Matt Snell pass blocking for Joe Namath in 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.
Wesley Walker, Jets Rookie Receiver in 1977
As a rookie in 1977, Wesley Walker had an NFL high 21.1 Yards-per-Catch Average.
Vinny Testaverde
21-year Veteran Quarterback. Played 1987 to2007
Joe Namath 2019 New York Jets Panini-Donruss NFL Football Trading Card #193
The Jets Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Namath featured on this 2019 Panini Card.
the back reads:
Already a Star when he was drafted by the Jets in the First round of the 1965 draft, Namth continued uopn making it to New York with a winning smile, plenty of charisma and the talent to match it all, the Quarterback developed into one of the biggest celebrities in the U.S.
Craig Morton Under Pressure from Ralph Baker and the Jets Defense in 1974
Newly aquired from the Cowboys Craig Morton (#15) finds himself getting crowded by linebacker Ralph Baker (#51) and the rest of the Jets defense in 1974.
Wesley Walker
Joe Namath 1965 New York Jets Topps Rookie Card #122
Joe Namath jump pass against the Oilers defense
A Younger and more athletic Joe Namath does the jump-pass thing against [who appears to be] the Houston Oilers defense in the late 1960s.
Billy Cannon makes a catch against Mike D ‘Amato in the 1968 Jets & Raiders Heidi Game of 1968
Raiders Tight End Billy Cannon makes a catch against Jets rookie Mike D’Amato in the 1968 Heidi game. Cannon had 3 catches for 89 yards including a 48-yard touchdown in the Raiders come-from-behind win.
Matt Snell Scores in this Vintage NY Jets Photo
With fist thrust skyward, New York Jets legend Matt Snell strikes a triumphant touchdown pose — one of 31 such moments during his nine-year professional career.
Atlanta Falcon Defender hits Joe Namath during the 1972 NFL Preseason
An Atlanta defender gives Joe Namath a little “brush”. By the mid-1970s injuries were beginning to take their toll on the Jets former All Star quarterback. I think this picture may be from the 1972 Pre-season. let me know if I’m correct.
Jets Receivers Don Maynard and George Sauer
Jets Receivers George Sauer (#83) and Don Maynard (#13)
Matt Snell & Dennis Gaubatz, Jets-Colts Super Bowl III
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.
Joe Klecko Rushes Dolphins QB Dan Marino
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Joe Namath, Jets QB
Joe Namath, Jets Hall of Fame Quarterback
Hall of Fame Class of 1985.
Verlon Biggs, Jets – Daryle Lamonica of the Raiders
The Raiders Daryle Lamonica gets a bit of heat from a couple of Jets in some late 1960s AFL gameplay. #86 is Verlon Biggs. Biggs, a Jackson State graduate, spent 10 years in Pro Ball between the AFL and NFL with the Jets and Redskins.
Matt Snell
John Riggins
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Bubba Smith hits Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
Bubba Smith gets to Joe Namath and hits his passing arm before he can follow through. Also applying pressure in Namath’s face is Billy Ray Smith as well.
Richie Anderson
New York Jets Fullback Richie Anderson
Roger Wehrli Cardinals and Don Maynard Jets battle for the ball in 1969
Things get a little physical between Hall of Famers Don Maynard and Roger Wehrli as they battle for the pass. This picture could be from the preseason game between the Jets and Cardinals in 1969.
Gerry Philbin, NY Jets
Joe Namath vs Raiders
Joe Namath drops back against the Raiders
Boomer Esiason
Don Maynard 1973 New York Jets Topps Football Card
Ken O’Brien
Statistically the #2 All-Time New York Jets quarterback behind Joe Namath was chosen with the Jets 1st-round pick of the 1984 draft out of the University of California-Davis. The two-time Pro Bowler passed for over 25,000 yards in his 10 year career and 128 touchdowns and a pass completion percentage of 58.6%
Don Maynard Hall of Fame
4-Time AFL All-Star Receiver scored 88 touchdowns during his 13-year professional football career.
Matt Snell
Don Maynard
Bill defender Alvin Wyatt tries to defend against receiver Don Maynard.
Wesley Walker
Boomer Esiason – New York Jets
Left-handed quarterback that played 14 years in the NFL, passed for almost 38,000 and 247 touchdowns. 4 Pro Bowls (3 as a Bengal and 1 as a Jet). In 1988 was named All Pro and NFL MVP.
Matt Snell
Ken O’Brien 1990 New York Jets Score Football Trading Card #270
1990 Score. His 7th year with the Jets. Started all 16 games throwing for 2855 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Joe Namath | Jets QB from 1965 to 1976
Named to the All-Time AFL team he was the first quarterback to pass for over 4,000 yards in a season. In 1967 he passed for 4007.
Mark Duper makes a catch against the Jets
Making a catch against the Jets
Matt Snell
Joe Namath Fu Manchu moustache
Earl Morrall Under the Rush of Gerry Philbin in Super Bowl III
Under the heavy pressure of the Jets Jerry Philbin in Super Bowl III
Joe Namath Jump Pass vs Ed Cooke and the Miami Dolphins
Joe Namath shows off his athleticism against the Dolphins in some AFL gameplay. Dolphin #80 is long-time vet Ed Cooke. Cooke, an AFL All-Star in 1966, spent the final 2 seasons of a 10-year Pro Career in Miami.
Boomer Esiason
Wesley Walker Scores Fourth TD against Miami in 1986
The 1986 meeting in week 3 between The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins was one for the highlight reels. Jets QB Ken O’Brien and receiver Wesley Walker combined for 4 touchdowns – including the game winning 43-yard score in overtime.
Both teams combined for over 1000 yards of offense and 10 touchdowns. O’Brien had 479 yards passing while Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino had 448 yards passing and 6 touchdowns.
John Riggins
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Roy Jefferson,1970 Colts vs Jets
He only had 1 season in Baltimore, but he came away with a Super Bowl ring in 1970. Here former Steeler now Colt Roy Jefferson makes a catch in the middle of the Jets defense.
Ken O’Brien
Statistically the #2 All-Time New York Jets quarterback behind Joe Namath was chosen with the Jets 1st-round pick of the 1984 draft out of the University of California-Davis. The two-time Pro Bowler passed for over 25,000 yards in his 10 year career and 128 touchdowns and a pass completion percentage of 58.6%
Matt Snell of the NY Jets scores in Super Bowl III
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.
Mike Lucci Zeros in on Joe Namth and John Riggins
Lions Linebacker Mike Lucci closes in on Joe Namath and John Riggins of the Jets
Don Maynard, New York Jets
A 13-year veteran with the Jets. He played in 172 games and had 627 catches with them.
Daryle Lamonica is sacked by Gerry Philbin & Carl McAdams in 1968
From the Jets-Raiders Heidi game of 1968 – Jets lineman Gerry Philbin and Carl McAdams sack Raiders QB Daryle Lamonica
Don Maynard and Warren Powers in 1966 AFL Action
The Jets Wide receiver battles with Raiders defender Warren Powers for the ball in 1966 AFL action
The Jets John Riggins is stopped by the Dolphins Vern den Herder & Mike Kolen in 1972
Action from the Dolphins perfect 14-0 Super Bowl winning season of 1972. Jets fullback John Riggins is stopped by linebacker Mike Kolen and defensive lineman Vern den Herder. #32 is Jets runner Emerson Boozer.
Joe Namath
Joe Namath with his Knee Brace Jets on the Jets sidelines in 1976
The Jets Joe Namath gets his knee brace attended to during the latter part of his time with New York. Namath began his NFL career with a Knee operation in January of 1965 before he ever played down for the Jets. He had a total of 4 knee surgeries, 2 on each knee in his 13-year career.
George Nock
He was drafted in the 16th round by the New York Jets in 1969 after staring on the legendary teams of Morgan State on the late 1960s. Played 4 seasons with the Jets. His best year was in 1970 when he rushed for 402 yards and 5 touchdowns. His top game that year came against the Minnesota Vikings when he ran for 117 yards and a touchdown. That was the game he set a Jets record with 32 carries on the day.
Matt Snell
Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
George Nock 1972 Topps Card
His 1972 Topps card, after 4 seasons with the Jets he joined the Washington Redskins for 1 season.
NY Jets QB Joe Namath
The face of the New York Jets and the American Football league in the late 1960s. He is famously known for his bold prediction of an upset of the NFL powerhouse Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.
Don Maynard vs Chiefs – Classic AFL
Jets great Don Maynard – retired from football in 1973 after setting the record for the Most Receptions in Pro Football History at the time. He was also the first receiver to go over 10,000 receiving yards.
John Riggins
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Joe Namath with Bubba Smith Rushing in Super Bowl III
Another picture from the Jets-Colts clash in Super Bowl III. Bubba Smith again in Joe Namath’s face.
Richie Anderson
New York Jets Fullback Richie Anderson
Wesley Walker
Richie Anderson
New York Jets Fullback Richie Anderson
George Nock Carries Against the Raiders in 1970
The Morgan State star tests the defense of the Oakland Raiders in action from 1970. 1970 was his best year during his 5-year NFL career. He gained 402 yards and ran for 5 touchdowns.
Pictured above, along with Nock (#37), we see Jets quarterback Al Woodall (#18) and Jets Guard Randy Rasmussen (#66). Raiders linebacker Gus Otto (#34) is in the background.
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George Nock – 1970 Statistics
| Age |
Games |
Carries |
Yards |
TD |
Long Run |
Y/A |
Catches |
Receiving Yards |
Yards-per-Catch |
Receiving TDs |
Long Catch |
Total Touches |
Yards-per-Touch |
Total Yards fr Scrimmage |
Total TDs |
| 24 |
14 |
135 |
402 |
5 |
19 |
3.0 |
18 |
146 |
8.1 |
1 |
21 |
153 |
3.5817 |
548 |
6 |
Tom Matte 58-yard run in Super Bowl III vs the Jets
One of the few bright moments of the Colts in Super Bowl III. Running Back Tom Matte breaks into the open field on a 58-yard gallop to the Jets 16 in the 2nd quarter. Unfortunately, 2 plays later Earl Morrall threw a interception to Johnny Sample in New York’s endzone.
A Page From an Old School NFL Magazine with Joe Namath, Len Dawson and Johnny Unitas
3 of the top quarterbacks in Pro Football going into the 1968 NFL season – Joe Namath, Len Dawson and Johnny Unitas. Namath had just been the first QB to pass for over 4,000 yards in 1967.
Jets Backfield – Joe Namath, Matt Snell & Emerson Boozer
New York Jets Offensive Backfield of the late 1960s & early 1970s – Quarterback Joe Namath (#12) with running backs Emerson Boozer (#32) & Matt Snell (#41).
Don Maynard, New York Jets
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The Jets QB Joe Namath, circa 1973
Joe Namath suffered a shoulder injury in week 2 of the 1973 season that sidelined him for 7 games.
Richie Anderson
New York Jets Fullback Richie Anderson
Joe Namath and Emerson Boozer, 1968 NY Jets
Jets quarterback Joe Namath handing off to fullback Emerson Boozer, probably from Super Bowl III. In the background you can see Jet’s lineman Randy Rasmussen who played 15 seasons in the New York.
Brett Favre
Joe Namath
Vinny Testaverde Jets
Played with the New York Jets a total of 7 seasons passing for almost 12,500 yards and connecting on 77 touchdown passes.
Hall of Fame Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Jets Runner Emerson Boozer
Emerson Boozer was the New York Jets’ All-Time leading rusher when he retirement in 1975 after 10 seasons in New York. He finished with 5,135 rushing yards. At present Boozer ranks third in Jets franchise history behind Curtis Martin and Freeman McNeil.
Matt Snell, Jets & Mike Curtis, Colts 1968 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.
Gerry Philbin 1967 New York Jets Topps AFL Football Trading Card #99
Gerry Philbin and his 1967 Topps card. His 4th year in the AFL he started all 14 games. Unofficially credited with 12 sacks.
Joe Namath and Bill Mathis – 1965 New York Jets
Quarterback Joe Namath and Running Back Bill Mathis, 1965 New York Jets. Namath joined the Jets the previous year in 1964. Mathis had been with the New York club since the inception of the AFL when it was the Titans.
Tom Addison Boston Patroits Bill Mathis New York Jets
Boston Patroits defenders Tom Addison and Bob Dee close in on New York Jets runner Bill Mathis
Matt Snell
Don Maynard 1969 New York Jets Topps Football Card #60
His 1969 card. That season he again led the Jets with 47 catches and 938 yards. Named All League and All Star for the AFL’s final year of existence those numbers were good enough for #6 in league catches and #3 in receiving yards. The back of this card stated:
“In 1967 Don was voted the club’s “Most Valuable Player” as he led the American Football League in yards gained (1434) and in average gain per-catch (20.2). He has speed to spare and can catch anything within reach.”
Matt Snell carries outside Ben Davidson and the Oakland Raiders Defense in 1964
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.
The Jets Matt Snell & Joe Namath
Two icons of New York Jets History – Matt Snell (#41) and Joe Namath (#12)
Alex Karras about to sack Joe Namath in 1968
From an AFL/NFL exhibition game in 1968 – Lions defenders Alex Karras (#71) & Joe Robb (#84) close in on Jets quarterback Joe Namath. The Jets would come out on top in the end 9-6.
Don Maynard, New York Jets
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Tom Matte of the Colts & Bill Baird and Randy Beverly of the Jets in Super Bowl III
Wesley Walker Jets NFL
NFL Star receiver Wesley Walker of the New York Jets beats the double coverage of Miami Dolphin defenders Rich Volk and Norris Thomas.
Bubby Brister
Bubby Brister, Quarterback, New York Jets
Charlie Smith & Jim Harvey of the Raiders, Randy Beverly & Al Atkinson of the Jets during the AFL Heidi Game of 1968
Raiders runner Charlie Smith powers through Jet defenders Al Atkinson (#62) and Randy Beverly (#42) during the 1968 “Heidi Game” of 1968. Smith scored twice during the Raiders win.
Don Maynard in the 1968 AFL Championship Game Against the Raiders
He may not have made a big splash against the Colts in Super Bowl III, he had a huge game against the Raiders in the AFL Championship the week before to get them there – 6 catches, 118 yards and 2 touchdowns
Matt Snell
Joe Namath
Gerry Philbin of the New York Jets
Earl Morrall under pressure from Verlon Biggs in Super Bowl III
Earl Morrall was the NFL’s MVP in 1968 after stepping in for an injured Johnny Unitas and leading the Colts to an NFL Championship. Unfortunately, he couldn’t reproduce that success against the Jets defense in Super Bowl III.
Here Jets defensive end Verlon Biggs applies pressure as Morrall gets the pass off.
Joe Namath with Weeb Ewbank | New York Jets
Jets Head Coach Weeb Ewbank on the sidelines with his quarterback Joe Namath.
Ewbank was a head coach for 20 years in the NFL. And despite winning just barely more than half his games (he had 130 victories to 129 losses) he coached 3 league championship teams – 2 in Baltimore and 1 in New York.
Veron Biggs
The Jets defensive lineman takes down Raiders QB Daryl Lamonica.
Joe Namath Passing
Dolphin Linebacker Nick Buoniconti Tackles Jets Tight End Jerome Barkum
Linebacker Nick Buoniconti of the Miami Dolphins tackles Jets Tight End Jerome Barkum.
Joe Namath, Winston Hill and Ben Davidson in the 1968 Heidi Game
From the “Heidi Game” of 1968 – Winston Hill barely manages to keep Oakland Raiders defensive end Ben Davidson off of Jets quarterback Joe Namath.
Matt Snell
Wesley Walker
Wesley Walker of the New York Jets. Walker had over 8300 yards receiving and 71 touchdowns in his 13 year NFL career.
Matt Snell takes a handoff from Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
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.
Hall of Fame Jets QB Joe Namath NFL
Rookie Joe Namath with Coach Weeb Ewbank on the Jets sideline in 1965
Rookie Jets quarterback Joe Namath on the sideline with Head Coach Weeb Ewbank. Ewbank predicted great things for Namath and in 1968 Namath would lead the Jets to a historical upset of the NFL Champ Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.
Don Maynard of the New York Jets
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Richie Anderson
New York Jets Fullback Richie Anderson
Joe Namath QB NFL
Joe Namath Jets QB
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Matt Snell
Gerry Philbin drawing from a 1966 issue of Pro Football Almanac
The Jets outstanding lineman, Jerry Philbin is the subject of this drawing from the preview article of the New York Jets printed in the 1966 issue of Pro Football Almanac as he takes down an unnamed Denver Broncos ball carrier. Philbin would (unofficially) post 10½ sacks for New York in 1966.
Joe Namath 1967 Topps Football Card
Joe Namath Hall of Fame
Jets quarterback Joe Namath is slow to get up following a play.
Vinny Testaverde – New York Jets
Played for the New York Jets 1998 to 2003.
Brett Favre, New York Jets
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Jets Receiver Don Maynard
Had 14 touchdowns in 1965 – tied for the AFL best that year with Chargers receiver Lance Alworth.
Wesley Walker 1979 New York Jets Topps NFL Football Card #141
After an All Pro season in 1978, he played in only 9 games of the 1979 season. Led the Jets with 569 receiving yards and 5 touchdown catches and was 4th in receptions with 24.
Wesley Walker
John Riggins, the Jets Leading Rusher in 1974
The Jets leading rusher in 1974 – fullback John Riggins, rushed for 680 yards and 5 touchdowns.
John Riggins 1972 New York Jets Topps Pro Action Football Card #126
Earned a spot in the Topps 1972 “Pro Action” set for his efforts as a Jets Rookie in 1971 when he picked up 769 yards rushing and ended up with a 4.3 YPC average.
Fran Tarkenton Sacked By Gerry Philbin & Verlon Biggs | 1970s Jets-Giants NFL
The Jets Verlon Biggs and Gerry Philbin have a meet-up with Giants Quarterback Fran Tarkenton. This is supposedly from the first-ever Jets-Giants matchup that came during the Preseason of 1969. The result was a 37-20 Jets win.
Don Maynard’s Game Winning Catch Against the Raiders in the 1968 AFL Championship
Raiders defender Howie Williams looks on helplessly as Don Maynard hauls in a 6-yard 4th quarter TD pass from Namath to put the Jets ahead 27-23 in the 1968 AFL Championship game. New York held on and advanced to Super Bowl III to face the Baltimore Colts of the NFL.
Jet #87 is Tight End Pete Lammons. Lammons caught a 20-yard TD earlier in the 3rd quarter.
Joe Namath, Jets
George Nock 1970 Jets versus Raiders
He was drafted in the 16th round by the New York Jets in 1969 after staring on the legendary teams of Morgan State on the late 1960s. Played 4 seasons with the Jets. His best year was in 1970 when he rushed for 402 yards and 5 touchdowns. His top game that year came against the Minnesota Vikings when he ran for 117 yards and a touchdown. That was the game he set a Jets record with 32 carries on the day.
Brett Favre, New York Jets
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Boomer Esiason – New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals v New York Jets
Joe Namath
Boomer Esiason
Gerry Philbin Rushing Daryle Lamonica
Some late 60s AFL action – Jets legend Gerry Philbin puts the heat on Raider quarterback Daryle Lamonica.
Jets QB Brett Favre
As the New York Jets quarterback he throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Top Jets Quarterback Joe Namath
Matt Snell
Joe Namath in Super Bowl III vs Bubba Smith of the Colts
Super Bowl III action as Big Bubba Smith breaks through to put some heat on Jet’s quarterback Joe Namath. The Colts defense did manage a couple of sacks on Namath. Smith had 1 of them. That’s Matt Snell in the background.
Wesley Walker New York Jets
Photograph of New York Jets All-Pro Wide Receiver Wesley Walker
Wesley Walker
Brett Favre Jets QB
The New York Jets quarterback celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Favre threw six touchdown passes as the Jets beat the Cardinals 56-35. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ken O’Brien | New York Jets
The veteran Jets quarterback for most of the 80s decade winds up to deliver under the pass rush of Hall of Famer Kevin Greens (#91).
John Riggins 1976 New York Jets Topps Football Card
The first New York Jets player to rush for over 1,000 yards. In 1975 he racked up 1005 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Richie Anderson
New York Jets Fullback Richie Anderson
Wesley Walker vs James Hunter, Lions
Late 1970s – Wesley Walker focuses on bringing in the pass here against [we think] James Hunter of Grambling. In 1979 Walker had a big game against the Lions with 6 catches for 177 yards in a 31-10 win. He still ranks #2 on the Jets All-Time Receiving Yards List with 8306.
New York Jets Receiver Don Maynard
Retiring after the 1973 season after 1 season with St Louis over 50 years ago, Don Maynard of University of Texas-El Paso is still the the Jets franchise All-Time Leading pass catcher with 627 catches, 11,732 yards and 88 receiving touchdowns. He started his career with the Giants in 1958.
Billy Kilmer and Gerry Philbin, Redskins & Jets, 1972 NFL
Jets and Redskins – probably 1972. The Washington defense scored twice and Billy Kilmer threw 3 touchdowns in a 35-17 win at Shea Stadium. Here is Kilmer with Jet lineman Gerry Philbin within close proximity.
Joe Namath 1972 New York Jets
As a Jet, played 12 seasons passing for 27,057 yards and 170 touchdowns – and 1 Super Bowl win.
Matt Snell
Brett Favre, Jets QB vs Arizona Cardinals
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 28: Brett Favre #4 of the New York Jets looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals on September 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Jets QB Joe Namath
The Hall of Fame Quarterback was twice named AFL Player of the Year (1968 & 1969) as well as Super Bowl III MVP.
Passed for 27663 yards and 173 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the Jets.
Don Maynard
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The New York Jets Sideline with QB Joe Namath And Receiver Don Maynard
Two of the stars of the Jets of the Late 60s – Hall of Famers Joe Namath and Don Maynard.
Rich Caster and Joe Namath on the Jets sidelines during the early 1970s
Jets Tight End Rich Caster and Quarterback Joe Namath share the bench on the Jets sidelines during an early 1970s game.
Gerry Philbin hits Fran Tarkenton
Manny Fernandez pressures Joe Namath
Jets Receiver Don Maynard in 1969 vs the Bengals
We think this is from an AFL game in 1969 – Don Maynard had had 47 catches on the year for 938 yards (a 20.0 YPC average) and 6 scores. In this game he had 8 for 137 receiving yards in a 40-7 Jets win. Named AFL All League and East Squad All Star.
John Riggins New York Jets
As a fullback with the New York Jets Riggins gained 3880 yards. He played from 1971 to 1975 and gained 1005 yards during the 1975 season.
Jets QB Ken O’Brien 1984 -1992
9 years with the Jets. 24,386 passing yards & 124 touchdown passes.
