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 The team was originally named the New York Titans before rebranding as the Jets in 1963.[([[https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new-2411290|newyorkjets]])]
+===== Original League =====
+They were one of the eight original teams of the American Football League (AFL).[([[https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/original-afl-teams/|thegamebeforethemoney]])]
+===== Iconic Name Change =====
+The name "Jets" was chosen to signify the modern era and because the team played near LaGuardia Airport.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/6s2wsd/was_the_naming_of_the_nets_jets_mets_intentional/|reddit]])]
+===== First Championship =====
+The Jets won their only Super Bowl (Super Bowl III) on January 12, 1969.[([[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196901120clt.htm|pro-football-reference]])]
+===== Joe Namath =====
+Quarterback Joe Namath famously guaranteed the Jets' Super Bowl III victory against the heavily favored Baltimore Colts—and delivered.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/super-bowl-upsets-joe-namath-1969|history]])]
+===== First AFL Title =====
+The Jets won their only AFL Championship in 1968, paving the way for their Super Bowl appearance.[([[https://taylorblitztimes.com/2014/05/04/demonsfromsuperbowliii/|taylorblitztimes]])]
+===== Original Colors =====
+Their original team colors were navy blue and gold.[([[https://thejetpress.com/posts/grading-every-ny-jets-logo-uniform-set-franchise-history-01hvjcm56d39|thejetpress]])]
+===== Current Colors =====
+Their current green and white color scheme was adopted in 1963.[([[https://www.yundingvilla.com.tw/intipya/new-york-jets-old-uniforms|yundingvilla]])]
+===== Home Field =====
+The Jets played at Shea Stadium from 1964 to 1983 before moving to Giants Stadium.[([[https://www.stadiumsofprofootball.com/stadiums/shea-stadium/|stadiumsofprofootball]])]
+===== Shared Stadium =====
+They now share MetLife Stadium with the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NFLNoobs/comments/1gqvvsk/why_is_metlife_in_new_jersey_and_not_new_york/|reddit]])]
+===== Super Bowl III MVP =====
+Joe Namath won MVP despite not throwing a touchdown pass, thanks to his effective game management.[([[https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/384045-fewest-passing-touchdowns-by-a-super-bowl-mvp-winning-quarterback|guinnessworldrecords]])]
+===== Draft Day Surprise =====
+In 1983, the Jets passed on Dan Marino, a decision that haunted the team for years.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39188247/new-york-jets-quarterback-ifs-super-bowl|espn]])]
+===== The Sack Exchange =====
+In the 1980s, the Jets' defensive line earned this nickname due to their relentless quarterback pressure.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/york-sack-exchange-1980s-jets-153000602.html|yahoo]])]
+===== First Playoff Win =====
+The Jets' first playoff victory came in the AFL in 1968 against the Oakland Raiders.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPTlkr2upTo|youtube]])]
+===== The Miracle at the Meadowlands =====
+The Jets were part of this infamous 1978 game against the Giants, although the term primarily applies to the Giants' blunder.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/15/sports/football/bad-jets-and-giants-seasons.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Longest Play =====
+Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown in 2007, tying the NFL record.[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/plays-88|nfl]])]
+===== Greatest Draft Pick =====
+Many consider Joe Namath, drafted in 1965, the Jets' most significant pick.[([[https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/67921/joe-namath-headlines-best-draft-picks-for-new-york-jets|espn]])]
+===== Fireman Ed =====
+The Jets’ unofficial mascot, Fireman Ed Anzalone, is known for leading the "J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets!" chant.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/10/31/fireman-ed-new-york-jets-superfan/75937408007/|usatoday]])]
+===== First Monday Night Football Win =====
+The Jets defeated the Cleveland Browns in the inaugural Monday Night Football game in 1970.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69UxHHsQsPY&pp=ygUII21uZmNvcnA%3D|youtube]])]
+===== Broadway Joe =====
+Joe Namath's charismatic personality and success made him an NFL icon, earning the nickname "Broadway Joe."[([[https://www.quora.com/What-made-Joe-Namath-such-a-great-NFL-quarterback|quora]])]
+===== Herm Edwards' Speech =====
+Coach Herm Edwards' "You play to win the game!" rant is one of the NFL’s most famous press conference moments.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/shutdown-corner/10-years-later-herm-edwards-play-win-game-225650424--nfl.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Curtis Martin =====
+The Hall of Fame running back is one of the greatest players in Jets history, leading the NFL in rushing in 2004.[([[https://thejetpress.com/posts/20-best-running-backs-new-york-jets-history-01j1qkb8hmpq|thejetpress]])]
+===== First Head Coach =====
+The Jets’ first head coach was Sammy Baugh, a Hall of Fame quarterback from his playing days.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sammy-Baugh|britannica]])]
+===== 2009 AFC Championship Run =====
+Led by rookie QB Mark Sanchez and coach Rex Ryan, the Jets reached the AFC Championship game but lost to the Colts.[([[https://www.nj.com/jets/2010/01/post_23.html|nj]])]
+===== 2010 AFC Championship =====
+The Jets made back-to-back AFC Championship appearances in 2010, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/583059-jets-steelers-afc-championship-game-won-by-the-better-team-or-was-it|bleacherreport]])]
+===== The Butt Fumble =====
+A memorable lowlight occurred in 2012 when QB Mark Sanchez ran into his lineman's rear, resulting in a fumble.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/ibzqa3/highlight_nfls_greatest_moments_of_the_2010s_the/|reddit]])]
+===== Longest Game =====
+The Jets played the longest game in NFL history, an AFC playoff match against Miami in 1982, lasting over 77 minutes.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/1982/12/27/sports/jets-earn-a-playoff-spot-42-14-giants-bow-in-seesaw-finish.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Ken O’Brien =====
+The quarterback was drafted in 1983 ahead of Dan Marino, but he still had a successful career with the Jets.[([[https://www.profootballnetwork.com/1983-nfl-draft-qb-class-best-classes-all-time/|profootballnetwork]])]
+===== First Rookie QB to Start =====
+Richard Todd became the first rookie QB to start for the Jets in 1976.[([[https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/where-are-they-now-richard-todd|newyorkjets]])]
+===== Record-Setting Kick Return =====
+In 2018, Andre Roberts had one of the NFL’s best seasons as a return specialist, earning Pro Bowl honors.[([[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobeAn00.htm|pro-football-reference]])]
+===== Largest Comeback Win =====
+The Jets overcame a 30-7 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Miami Dolphins in 2000, the "Monday Night Miracle."[([[https://theanalyst.com/2024/10/the-biggest-comeback-wins-in-nfl-history|theanalyst]])]
+===== First Playoff Game in MetLife =====
+The Jets played their first home playoff game at MetLife Stadium in January 2011.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/sb2nic/metlife_stadium_has_hosted_1_nonsb_playoff_game/|reddit]])]
+===== Vinny Testaverde's Comeback =====
+Testaverde led the Jets to a 10-6 record in 1998, their best season in years.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1744865|espn]])]
+===== Jets’ Hall of Famers =====
+The team boasts legends like Curtis Martin, Joe Namath, and Don Maynard in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[([[https://www.newyorkjets.com/photos/jets-hall-of-famers-10478321|newyorkjets]])]
+===== First Winning Season =====
+The Jets recorded their first winning season in 1966 with a 6-6-2 record.[([[https://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/teams.nsf/histories/jets|jt-sw]])]
+===== Boomer Esiason Era =====
+Former Bengals QB Boomer Esiason played for the Jets from 1993 to 1995.[([[https://www.britannica.com/facts/Boomer-Esiason|britannica]])]
+===== Ownership =====
+Woody Johnson, heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, purchased the team in 2000.[([[https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/woody-johnson/|bloomberg]])]
+===== First Pick in NFL Draft =====
+The Jets have had the No. 1 overall pick just once, in 1996, selecting Keyshawn Johnson.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/hun4qm/the_last_1_overall_pick_that_wasnt_a_qb_de_or_ot/|reddit]])]
+===== 2002 Division Title =====
+The Jets won their first AFC East title since 1998 in 2002 under coach Herman Edwards.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/28/sports/sports-of-the-times-jets-keep-making-too-many-mistakes.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Only Super Bowl Appearance =====
+Super Bowl III remains the Jets’ only trip to the big game.[([[https://www.quora.com/Isn-t-it-time-the-NFL-reveal-that-Super-Bowl-III-was-fixed|quora]])]
+===== Defensive Excellence =====
+The 2009 Jets’ defense, coached by Rex Ryan, ranked first in the NFL.[([[https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/21/jets-2009-defense-ranked-17th-best-in-last-30-years/|jetswire]])]
+===== Youngest QB =====
+Sam Darnold became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to start a season opener in 2018.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/03/new-york-jets-sam-darnold-quarterback-nfl-starter|theguardian]])]
+===== Quarterback Carousel =====
+Since Joe Namath, the Jets have struggled to find a consistent long-term quarterback.[([[https://apnews.com/article/bfc2d18e40724c8abfc2e910d0909568|apnews]])]
+===== Future Optimism =====
+The Jets’ passionate fanbase continues to hope for a return to Super Bowl glory.[([[https://newjerseystart.com/sports/listing/new-york-jets|newjerseystart]])]

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