Club History & Eras
13 entries in the New York Jets compendium.
Joe Namath Draft SelectionThe pick that saved the franchise and legitimized the American Football League.William Shea OwnershipHome of the Mets and Jets from 1964 to 1983.Sonny Wertheim PurchaseThe New York Jets were purchased by Arnold 'Sonny' Werblin in 1963.1970 AFL-NFL MergerThe merger that reshaped professional football.Bill Parcells Head CoachBig Bill brought toughness and playoff dreams to the Meadowlands in the late nineties.Curtis Martin TenureThe quiet engine that powered the Jets' most consistent offensive era in franchise history.Ken O'Brien Quarterback EraThe quarterback who guided the Jets back to the playoffs after a two-year drought.Giants Stadium EraHome of the Giants and Jets, and a landmark of Meadowlands sports history.Chad Pennington Franchise QBJets quarterback who led the team to a division title in 2002 and set a team record for passer rating.Joe Namath SigningBroadway Joe guaranteed victory and delivered the Jets' only Super Bowl title.Bill Parcells TenureThe Big Tuna: Four franchises, two Super Bowl rings, one Hall of Fame legacy.AFL-NFL Merger IntegrationFrom AFL Challenger to NFL Powerhouse via the Greatest Upset in History.Ernie Adams OwnershipThe ownership group that rebranded the Titans as the Jets, moved the team to Shea Stadium, and won Super Bowl…
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