My history teachers brother played for the Jets during this time. Lance Mehl, or as anyone sent to C-Cap knew him as, Sir Lance. He graduated from Bellaire High School in Bellaire Ohio. Which is also the high school of Joey Galloway. I went to school with the current starting right offensive tackle of the 49ers Colton McKivitz.
No doubt about it, the 1981 New York Sack Exchange was the greatest Jets defensive unit in their franchise history, I am so very happy that Joe Klecko is going to the pro football hall of fame!!!
I remember when the Jets came out for the divisional playoff against the Bills in 1981 all hyped up and before the first quarter was over they fell behind 24-0 (including a fumble on the opening kickoff that the Bills returned for a TD). They fought back but ultimately lost 31-27.
I’ve been saying this for years, but the Jets management doesn’t care what we think. I hated the uniform change in ‘98 (the cheesy/alternate version of the ‘60s/70’s Jets. Glad those are gone.
Even though he came later, Kyle Clifton doesn’t get nearly as much recognition as he deserves for his contributions to the team. To this day, he’s still the Jets franchise record holder for tackles.
Sick man, just fuck@@ sick. I'd love to see these demolition players kick the shit out of the actors in NFL garb. Gastineau and Lyons were hungry for the game and were so hopped up they could have gone through a stone wall
I know what you're feeling. I was s ticket holder all through out the Meadowlands era, and it's not hard to notice they are playing exactly the same football... nothing but field goals and flop quarterback draft picks
What have you been smoking? Ever heard of Reggie White, LT, Bruce Smith, Mean Joe Green, Deacon Jones, Jack Youngblood? Gastineau had some great years no question. But I'd put these guys I mentioned ahead of him.
Of all ex players to end up with CTE or other serious health issues (he reportedly has Alzheimers) I never expected Gastineau to be one of them. He was the symbol of toughness in the '80s but over did it was all the dancing after the play.
Gastineau now suffers from dementia/Parkinson's brought about by all the hits he took to the head (and has also recently been treated for Stage 3 colon cancer). He has been trying to get Roger Goddell (NFL commissioner) to take a more active role in compensation for all the damage that was done to him from playing football.
This video gets me pumped
Greatest defense ever
Good times good days long gone
My history teachers brother played for the Jets during this time. Lance Mehl, or as anyone sent to C-Cap knew him as, Sir Lance. He graduated from Bellaire High School in Bellaire Ohio. Which is also the high school of Joey Galloway. I went to school with the current starting right offensive tackle of the 49ers Colton McKivitz.
No doubt about it, the 1981 New York Sack Exchange was the greatest Jets defensive unit in their franchise history, I am so very happy that Joe Klecko is going to the pro football hall of fame!!!
In 1981 with the Jets, Klecko had 20 1/2 sacks, and Gastineau had 20 sacks😮
Klecko ran out of the tunnel like he lost his brakes
Awesome... One of the main reasons the Jets became my team.
This is the team that got me hooked on football....F*ckin' A.J. Duhe!
Same here....I'm Jets fans since this era.
Gastineau was unstoppable! Gastineau and Klecko were the best duo in NFL history!!!!
I'm a Giant fan who thinks your close on that. Hate to say it . Maybe Reggie White and Jerome Brown was.
either the purple people eaters with HOF page and Eller or the steel curtain with mean joe and greenwood
Vote Klecko into the Hall of Fame!!!
Soon my friend !! Soon
He’s in!
The wait is over🎉🎉❗️
WHAT... he's not in?
He is now officially in.
Gastineau was the definition of an 80's outlaw.
Brian Bosworth.
#74 Abdul-Salaam, #93 Marty Lyons... since the video barely showed them... 99 and 73 were the best no doubt, but those other two were no slouches
Couldn't find much video on Abdul-Salaam and Marty Lyons
Correct: not enough A-S and ML.
Was really just the one season, 1981, where this foursome excelled. However, Klecko, Lyons, and Gastineau were a good foundation for a while.
Soldier of Peace
Abdul
@@thomaspescuma325like the religion of peace...😅😅😅
That fight at the end was awesome they wer swarming Gastineau like bees!
Gastineau was unstoppable!!! Total beast!
I remember when the Jets came out for the divisional playoff against the Bills in 1981 all hyped up and before the first quarter was over they fell behind 24-0 (including a fumble on the opening kickoff that the Bills returned for a TD). They fought back but ultimately lost 31-27.
Let's bring them back those uniforms
I’ve been saying this for years, but the Jets management doesn’t care what we think. I hated the uniform change in ‘98 (the cheesy/alternate version of the ‘60s/70’s Jets. Glad those are gone.
They finally did!!! 2024 is our year!!
Destiny fulfilled!!!
The Jets' war machine in action. Beautiful.
John Hannah of the Patriots said Joe Klecko and Howie Long were the best defensive lineman he ever played against
Randy White?
Klecko HALL Of Famer
Soon!!!
Destiny fulfilled!!!
I think about 70% of those sacks would have been 15 yard penalties today. Todays NFL is a bloated joke.
Even though he came later, Kyle Clifton doesn’t get nearly as much recognition as he deserves for his contributions to the team. To this day, he’s still the Jets franchise record holder for tackles.
Sick man, just fuck@@ sick. I'd love to see these demolition players kick the shit out of the actors in NFL garb. Gastineau and Lyons were hungry for the game and were so hopped up they could have gone through a stone wall
I wasted 25 years on season tickets. The Jets will always fall short.
I feel your pain. Been a fan for 38 years now.
I know what you're feeling. I was s ticket holder all through out the Meadowlands era, and it's not hard to notice they are playing exactly the same football... nothing but field goals and flop quarterback draft picks
Notice they never have normal scores in their games? It's usually 12-5 15-9 22-8. They are screwed up all over lol
Real football that was
Oh the memories
Another great reminder of the eighties. Oh how I miss them. America's last great decade!!!
Yes. It was a fun one at that and in football especially.
Just a complete terror these guys were! Last good defensive line nickname in the NFL?
New York Jets klecko gastineau salaam and lyons
Oh! Yes. I remember!!
Gastineau: 6'5", 275lb. 4.56 , 40yd. Dash. Best pass rusher ever in his prime
What have you been smoking? Ever heard of Reggie White, LT, Bruce Smith, Mean Joe Green, Deacon Jones, Jack Youngblood? Gastineau had some great years no question. But I'd put these guys I mentioned ahead of him.
Except LT....He played on Coke and Alcohol...If you've ever done that combo, you can run the WALLS.....PLUS Mark was.bigger and just as fast.
Jets need to go back to those unis
Of all ex players to end up with CTE or other serious health issues (he reportedly has Alzheimers) I never expected Gastineau to be one of them. He was the symbol of toughness in the '80s but over did it was all the dancing after the play.
Gastineau now suffers from dementia/Parkinson's brought about by all the hits he took to the head (and has also recently been treated for Stage 3 colon cancer). He has been trying to get Roger Goddell (NFL commissioner) to take a more active role in compensation for all the damage that was done to him from playing football.
J! E! T! S! JETS! JETS! JETS!
sackdance!!!!
When they actually PLAYED football!