I am a New Yorker, a football fan and a Jet fan...I enjoyed watching this, I can't remember why I didn't see this game on TV, but I do remember hearing it on radio and then they won the SB, the Mets won the WS the same year in 1969, then the Knicks won their 1st championship in 1970...just about every 9 months NY was winning a championship!!!
@@Woodrow3170 I can't even begin to imagine what that must have been like. I've been watching the Mets, Jets and Knicks since '88 and I'm still waiting on that first title. Between my three teams it's about a 93 season drought. At this point I just hope one of these teams can do it while I still walk the earth.
The Jets had the #1 defense in the league. But, as D-Line coach Buddy Ryan said, "No one remembered that we had the best defense, because our quarterback wore white shoes." LOL Joe Willie and his Jets, TOP OF THE WORLD in 68!
I recall the game vaguely. And yes the Jets had the right combination with strong running game (Snell/Boozer) and stout defense. I was kind of surprised then to learn that Lamonica had thrown for 400 yards against such a great defense under absolutely horrible game field conditions. But this was always the Raiders achilles heel. The offense was built around the long pass. And as they learned the hard way against the Steelers when you can't run there is nowhere to hide. Sometime too its mental mistakes that can turn a game. Charlie Smith not going after the lateral was a huge blunder. I am fairly certain that had the Raiders kept possession they had a very good chance of scoring again. But of course another key mistake for them was Blanda missing a "chip shot" FG. Those 3 points ended up being crucial near the end. You have to hand it to the Jets. They played hard (so did the Raiders). In the SB it was only the Jets that could have beaten the Colts. The Raiders would have been "one-dimensional" offensively and the Colts had one of the best defenses in the league. The Jets victory was almost destiny.
Just think of Joe Namath, playing a full 15-18 year career on two FULLY healthy knees. His knee problems began at Alabama, and he was spectacular there. My God, what could have been.
@@dwightlove3704 Most of today's QB's completions are near the line of scrimmage. Most of Namath's completions were downfield. Just notice the average yards per completion of today's QB's and compare them to Namath's. Namath's average yards per attempt is even higher than most of today's QB's average yards per completion.The reason why today's QB's have a high percentage of compilations is because the passing game has become an extension of the running game with short passes behind the line of scrimmage or just past the line of scrimmage.
Yes. If Namath were in Miami or Dallas numbers may not be like today's QBs (30 TDs+ & 4,000), but Pittsburgh would've been given a run for its money. Both teams, unlike the Jets, enjoyed solid ownership & scouting. Shula or Landry would've won beyond what they did because Namath would've enjoyed the protection he lacked. Won't even mention the RBs & WRs.
@@dwightlove3704 The urban legend is that Baltimore head coach Don Shula and QB Johnny Unitas were so angry when they lost SB3 they cast a "curse" on the Jets so that they would never win another SB. Now 53 years later the curse continues
@@bufnyfan1 Well Shula never saw a SUPER BOWL since the '80s so that curse worked both ways.And the Colts never saw one since '06 when they beat the Bears they were constantly held in check by New England.
I grew up in Jamaica Estates, Queens, NY only minutes from Shea Stadium and was lucky enough to be able to attend all of the home games during the late 1960s and early 1970s, the greatest years of my life.
Namath had the ultimate combination of beauty and power in his throwing form, so aesthetically pleasing to watch. The only, and I mean ONLY QB with a similar combination was Dan Marino. (And I HATE the Dolphins)
His passes were double edged swords. They would cut for the Jets and against the opponents with a fatal purpose. Namath's command of both his teammates involvement n interaction in any given play and the ball's flight in speed , velocity , and trajectory under the given circumstances
his leg was messed up when he got into footballs New York jets but he still played 12 years he wasnt suppose to play more than 4 because of it , your the best Broadway Joe, one of my heroes and I am a packers fan since born too
@@dwightlove3704 he blew out his knee in alabama and had surgery when jets picked him up , his first picture of him in jets uniform was him in hospital after surgery
@@vince065us Joe Willie - the men wanted to be him. The women just lusted after him. Mink coat, white shoes, Elvis quality magnetism, money, television show, team leader.
Just got my 1968 Joe Namath "Authentic" Mitchell & Ness Jets Home jersey. A fine piece of clothing. Its funny, you know you're getting old when a youngin' who had only just started getting into football asks...."Who's Joe Namath, and why are you rockin' his jersey? So, after (in my head) saying "you gotta be kidding me", I had to remind myself that this is a youngin'. I then used it as a quick "One To Grow On". I told him, if you want to know about Joe Namath go to this video and pay attention. At 1:36 - 1:54. I told him, right there. The pretty dropback (John Madden said that Namath had the most beautiful dropback, setup, and delivery ever, and I totally agree) and lightning quick throw. We got to see that in that 18 second clip. Those were 2 of the most beautiful throws ever caught on film, and Namath could do it all day. I wonder had Namath had regular knees, and a decent "everything else", where could he had been? Joe was definitely a great QB, even though the stats are pedestrian at best. Joe made the HOF because of his impact on the game on and off the field. Namath was one of the first QBs that Def.Cords would seriously consider not blitzing him, even with his lack of mobility because the ball came out so fast. DBs were shakin' in their boots when Joe got hot because he could put it where they couldn't get it. Now Joe also had what I call "Big Boyitis"! That a sickness a lot of QBs with big arms get from time to time, thinking that they can get that football through a damn keyhole. Joe did it alot, but for every interception, Joe would give you a WOW. Football was very different back then, so I don't look at stats as much as skills, and intangibles. Those differ from person to person, but we for the most part know the Greats when we see them. and Namath was that.
Spryfol II That was accurate and beautiful, like watching B. Joe throw. Thank you for taking time to share JETS knowledge. Blessings My Brother... JETSNATION4LIFE...
You are absolutely right Joe Nameth was ahead of his time. What people don't realize is just how athletic he was and how good he could run before he got hurt in College. His drop back passing and throwing motion was the best to this day that I have ever seen. Dan Marino & Aaron Rogers are the only other QB'S of the last few decades that make me sit there and just be in awe of there throwing motion. Stats are so overrated because the rules were so different back then. Receivers were getting slapped upside the head and QB'S were being hit after a throw constantly. They didn't use a lot of 3 receiver sets the game has evolved so much but Nameth was special. I can't think of another player who got more people watching the game especially the female base as did Broadway Joe.
Being 11 years old and crawling under the fence of the players parking lot (located behind right field), and attending the AFL Championship game. My friend , whose name escapes me know, and finding 1 seat in the first row which we shared. Did not see much of the game as our view was obstructed by the Raiders players all stood up on the sidelines as we were behind their bench. Running on the field and just going crazy when the game ended. I will never ever forget that game or the pandemonium afterwards. To this date I still cannot believe or understand why there is no video of the televised broadcast.
I was 9 yrs old when this happen. What gr8 memories from my beloved NY Jets. I hope and pray that my beloved team can duplicate this yr what they did back in the 1968-69 season. Go Jets Baby.
This is the story of the first and only World Championship season of the 1968 New York Jets. But what a season it was. Weeb Ewbank became the only coach to win titles in the AFL and the NFL. Joe Namath toned down his game at quarterback and handed the ball off to star running backs Emerson Boozer, Matt Snell and Bill Mathis. And there was also a little girl named Heidi, who interrupted a key game between the Jets and the defending league champion Oakland Raiders on television that season. Lastly, the Jets beat Baltimore of the NFL in Super Bowl III, 16-7.
When I was a kid I loved the Jets. Joe Namath was a hero for me. I collected Joe Namath football cards, especially his rookie card. 50 years later. I thought those cards were lost. They weren't. I found them in my mothers attic, like a gold mine.
As a long time American Football League and Kansas City Chiefs fan I feel that it's quite possible that the Chiefs will end that dark era in the next Super Bowl. In many ways, Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs QB) reminds me of Joe Namath. I saw Namath play in Kansas City several times and remember how cool he was. He was someone me and my friends at school tried to emulate. Though he was in New York, he was a hero in Kansas City too. As was KC wide receiver Otis Taylor and the aforementioned linebacker, Willie Lanier. Long Live Broadway Joe and Long Live the AFL!
@@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt as a Jets fan I'm pulling for KC to do it this year. Hopefully next year we will see Sam Darnold take a big step forward with the same head coach for a couple seasons and an improved offensive line.
@@mikelomez9313 Love to see that Mike. Professional football is SOOOO much better when the NY based teams (especially the Jets...for me anyway) are relevant. They'll get there. And I wish the Jets would've built that stadium down in the city (the one over the railroad tracks, West side yard I think) instead of having to share a stadium with the G's. Back when the Jets played at Shea, they had a true home field advantage and friends of mine who were Jets fans said it felt like you were among family when you were there for a Jets game. They need that kind of a feeling in their home stadium.The stadium in NJ is awesome, but it still feels like someone else's stadium. Long Live the AFL!
Chiefs won Super Bowl 54--meanwhile, the Jets just keep on losing--the 2020 season was a complete farce---Oh Well---back to the "drawing board" for the poor old Jets
This is in my opinion. The most important Super Bowl. It gave the AFL a equal standing with NFL . I wouldn't say it forced the merger but, it helped it. It also gave us a few years later the NFL only undefeated team.
George Sauer Jr. was the Jet's answer to Fred Belitnekoff. Sauer had great hands and ran precise patterns. If he played a full career, he would have been enshrined in the HOF!
I grew up in the Philly Area; but for some reason ( I think it was because a majority of my cousins lived there ) have always liked New York. Was in 4th Grade when the Jets played the Colts; and i remember this like yesterday.
I am sick of hearing how this team was lucky or not that good..this was THE best defense in football...THAT is why we beat the Colts..Namath knew that and so did Ewbanks..they earned the SB victory...
Not that it would have made any difference that day, but would have wondered if Shula had started Unitas, in to start the second half. But the Jets defense that year, was the best in the AFL
With two bad knees almost his entire career. If he could plant his legs properly, he could have passing records to this day. Even still, he could throw a rope 40 yards downfield no higher than 10-12 feet off the ground. He didn't need the loft of the ball, he had pure arm strength like no other. There is some footage from his time at Alabama showing his "jump pass". Incredible. And with all that, add in the quickest release of all-time. Bear Bryant didn't call him the greatest quarterback he ever coached, he called him the greatest FOOTBALL player he ever coached.
At this time I was an AFL fan. My favorite team was the Oakland Raiders. This was before we had cable TV where I live. We only had two television channels, one of which carried AFL games.
Raider fan here as well. Out of character (in the eyes & opinions of the experts around the league of what kind of mindsets) that typical Raider fans are supposed to have, im goin ghb to give most out there a dose of reality . When we are not mugging and yelling obscenities at everyone who is not like us and the refferee's during our fall seasonal weekly drunken debauchery riddled birth right backed behaviour that has become an entity all its own, we as much or more than anyone will tell you that we also had a claim to that Super Bowl as the season went on and were oh so close to meeting the Colts for that game We do as a silver & black nation consider it an honor to be the Jets unsuccessful opponent and maybe one of the if not the biggest reason by way of being so difficult a hurdle for the Jets and Joe Willie, that it help keep the team focused and appreciative of how close failure can be at all times until.the final gun goes off that the Colts were easier to battle as a anti climax contest as the Jets had already faced and defeated the stronger and much tougher test in the real championship game of 1968 th er week before against the Raiders. Raider fans Love Namath. The Love and respect him for what he is , a trur competitor, Warrior, Underdog, Maverick, Renegade, Game changer public shocking Headline grabbing World Champion. Thst description is right out of the Silver n Black handbook on what we strive to be every year. Remember Brett Favres Monday Night game in Oakland a few days after his Fathers passing.!? He torched us , yet got as much cheers and support as any Raider player ever fot his what ? His courage, back bone, mental toughness etc. Thats what Raider fans are and Brett Favre and Especially Joe Namath are made of the same thing we are . Call it what you want but we know it when we see it and we saw it in the green n yellow # 4 and the # 12 in green and white have our respect and praise forevever n ever A-men. Hows that for tour opinion of us Raiders fans ?
I was 10 in 1968, but only mainly watched NFL games. To this day, I think that '68 Colts team was maybe the best NFL team ever, and better than the Jets. But the Jets were good enough to beat them, and when the Colts frittered away every early opportunity they had to bury the Jets, New York did what great teams do. They cashed in: they knocked them off. Joe was maybe the smartest quarterback around and with good receivers and that quick release, the flat Colts couldn't stop them. I certainly think AFL teams, like the Chiefs and Raiders, could knock off the good NFL teams back then.
By 1969 probably the three best teams in pro football were AFL teams, the Chiefs, the Jets and the Raiders. Probably the next best 8 teams after those three were NFL teams. But the cream of the AFL had definitely caught up to the best the NFL could put on the field, largely because of the common draft.
@@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt Too bad no second league has been able to catch on since the AFL. I was really hoping the AAF would stick around, I even went to a San Diego Fleet game, it was fun. I have wondered if the AFL should have stayed separate and been more like Major League Baseball. The rivalry between the AFL and the NFL was intense, they lost something when the leagues merged.
@@Stacie45 Hi Stacie. Interesting post. I believe that if the merger between the AFL and NFL did not happen when it did, I think it would have eventually taken place during the mid-1970's at the latest. At the time of the merger there were some very wealthy AFL owners (Hunt in Kansas City; Bud Adams in Houston; Ralph Wilson in Buffalo and Sonny Werblin in New York) who could've made the lives of the NFL owners more miserable than they had become during the signing wars of the 1960's. Guess we'll never know, but one thing I truly believe is that had they not merged when they did, owners on both sides would've probably looked to sell their teams and the new wave of owners (IMO) would've worked something out between the 2 leagues. With Hunt, Schramm and Rozelle handling the details of the merger when they did, they probably saved a ton of money for owners on both sides and quite possibly saved several franchises from going out of business.
@@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt Good info, thanks. You are probably a little bit older than me or more of a historian of the game than I am. The first Super Bowl I remember watching was SB5 in 1970. I was not aware of the situation with the owners in much detail. I was vaguely aware of the Hunt brothers attempt to corner the market on silver.
16:34 “Broadway Joe” returned to where he used to play for Coach Bryant and Alabama at historic Legion Field in Birmingham. It remains the only NFL game to ever be played at “The Old Gray Lady on Graymont”.
Joe with healthy knees & a defense like Miami or Pittsburgh would've easily won two-three more SBs. Unfortunately he played in a tough NFL. Today's Commissioner wouldn't allow a hit on Joe by Detroit. The game then was rough. A QB was no different in referees eyes. Defense tougher. No silly 5 yd. bump. In 1972 Joe co led NFL in TDs w/19. Today that's after 7-8 games. Only one in last 25 years who could equal Joe was another--Joe Montana.
I wish they would've come out with the idea for an AFL-NFL World Championship Game sooner. I believe the 1963 AFL Champion Chargers could've beaten the 63 NFL Champion Bears. I also believe the 64 AFL Champion Bills could've beaten the 64 NFL Champion Browns. That Bills defense still holds the pro football record for going 17 straight games without giving up a rushing TD. I believe they were definitely good enough to keep Jim Brown in check and the Bills secondary was outstanding too with CB's Butch Byrd and Booker Edgerson and Safety George Saimes. Bills RB Cookie Gilchrist is maybe the most underrated player in pro football history. He was nicknamed " The Jim Brown of the AFL"
@@seveglider8406 He left the NFL he felt it was too regimented for his personal taste.He thought that it was as if he was in the military but everyone who saw him play said he was GOLD JACKET MATERIAL.
@@seveglider8406 I have developed a certain fascination with WHITE WRs with reputations as speed demons and Maynard was the home run threat for the Jets when he arrived from the Giants.There is a guy ALEC PIERCE from The University of Cincinnati he is 6'3 213 with 4.30 speed he reminds me of two ex-Packers WRs Jordy Nelson&Jeff Janis both of these guys were 6'3 210-218 4.3-4.4 speed.
The Jets had very bad luck , Matt Snell hurt in 1970 and never the same . For various reasons Sauer , Beverly , Lammons and Hudson all had rather short careers . All were key parts of champ team.
Ron Douglas because when the afl was established it need to attract attention so the titans (the jets original name) were put in new York's large market area to help legitimize the afl. also at one point you had 2 baseball teams you know that
It's not a problem at all, don't worry. Both teams have passionate fan bases and have sold out virtually every game for decades. You've got a good team in Philly, just worry about them, no problems here in New York. The New York metro area has 9 professional teams, 11 if you want to include soccer, some with much more success than others, but all support their teams passionately. No other city in professional sports comes close. Nothing against Philadelphia, just fact.
at 0:52 you see the late mayor of NYC--John Lindsay (who was mayor between 1966-73)--the story goes that he had an affair with Florence Henderson (of the Brady Bunch) and gave her an STD
As a Jet fan, I always watch this to make me feel better.
You need to
Give your new Kid time :)
Smashmouth football at Shea.
I am a New Yorker, a football fan and a Jet fan...I enjoyed watching this, I can't remember why I didn't see this game on TV, but I do remember hearing it on radio and then they won the SB, the Mets won the WS the same year in 1969, then the Knicks won their 1st championship in 1970...just about every 9 months NY was winning a championship!!!
@@Woodrow3170 I can't even begin to imagine what that must have been like. I've been watching the Mets, Jets and Knicks since '88 and I'm still waiting on that first title. Between my three teams it's about a 93 season drought. At this point I just hope one of these teams can do it while I still walk the earth.
#13, the receiver for the Jets.......Mr. AFL
R.I.P.
Don Maynard 🏈
God bless our pro football heroes from a by-gone era.
Maynard was one of guys fighting over the right to be the DON HUTSON of the '60s
Going back to these videos and Full Color Football is some helluva binge watching! Lifelong Jet fan
Nothing beats these old football highlights. Thanks for sharing.
The Jets had the #1 defense in the league. But, as D-Line coach Buddy Ryan said, "No one remembered that we had the best defense, because our quarterback wore white shoes."
LOL
Joe Willie and his Jets, TOP OF THE WORLD in 68!
I recall the game vaguely. And yes the Jets had the right combination with strong running game (Snell/Boozer) and stout defense. I was kind of surprised then to learn that Lamonica had thrown for 400 yards against such a great defense under absolutely horrible game field conditions. But this was always the Raiders achilles heel. The offense was built around the long pass. And as they learned the hard way against the Steelers when you can't run there is nowhere to hide. Sometime too its mental mistakes that can turn a game. Charlie Smith not going after the lateral was a huge blunder. I am fairly certain that had the Raiders kept possession they had a very good chance of scoring again. But of course another key mistake for them was Blanda missing a "chip shot" FG. Those 3 points ended up being crucial near the end. You have to hand it to the Jets. They played hard (so did the Raiders). In the SB it was only the Jets that could have beaten the Colts. The Raiders would have been "one-dimensional" offensively and the Colts had one of the best defenses in the league. The Jets victory was almost destiny.
Buddy was right, it was an awesome D.
But Joe Willie is the Greatest!
Just think of Joe Namath, playing a full 15-18 year career on two FULLY healthy knees. His knee problems began at Alabama, and he was spectacular there. My God, what could have been.
Sadly, there are many Namath haters! If Namath played in today's NFL, he would pass for 6,000 yards every season!
@@seveglider8406 With his quick release yes he would.
@@dwightlove3704 Most of today's QB's completions are near the line of scrimmage. Most of Namath's completions were downfield. Just notice the average yards per completion of today's QB's and compare them to Namath's. Namath's average yards per attempt is even higher than most of today's QB's average yards per completion.The reason why today's QB's have a high percentage of compilations is because the passing game has become an extension of the running game with short passes behind the line of scrimmage or just past the line of scrimmage.
Yes. If Namath were in Miami or Dallas numbers may not be like today's QBs (30 TDs+ & 4,000), but Pittsburgh would've been given a run for its money. Both teams, unlike the Jets, enjoyed solid ownership & scouting. Shula or Landry would've won beyond what they did because Namath would've enjoyed the protection he lacked. Won't even mention the RBs & WRs.
@@bernieudo4399, NAMATH was drafted by the STL. FOOTBALL CARDINALS.
Soon, it will be the 50th anniversary of the Jets Super Bowl win. Congrats Jets fans. You did it. Be proud. 1968 World Champs!
and they've done NOTHING since
@@bufnyfan1 They could been in the Super Bowl vs Green Bay if they had beaten Pittsburgh.The year they beat New England in Foxboro.
@@dwightlove3704 The urban legend is that Baltimore head coach Don Shula and QB Johnny Unitas were so angry when they lost SB3 they cast a "curse" on the Jets so that they would never win another SB. Now 53 years later the curse continues
@@bufnyfan1 Well Shula never saw a SUPER BOWL since the '80s so that curse worked both ways.And the Colts never saw one since '06 when they beat the Bears they were constantly held in check by New England.
I was at the 50th anniversary game. I sat in my seat at half time so i could hear Joe speak to tens of thousands of Jets fan (we won that game too)
The way Namath Drop Back Position Is Second to None It's Picture Perfect An Had A Cannon Arm
They used to call him the Hungarian Howitzer!
The AFC Championship game was tougher for the Jets than the Super Bowl (AFL)
I grew up in Jamaica Estates, Queens, NY only minutes from Shea Stadium and was lucky enough to be able to attend all of the home games during the late 1960s and early 1970s, the greatest years of my life.
Namath had the most beautiful throwing motion of all time.
Lawrence Fishberg yea buddy!
Yes he did
Namath had the ultimate combination of beauty and power in his throwing form, so aesthetically pleasing to watch. The only, and I mean ONLY QB with a similar combination was Dan Marino. (And I HATE the Dolphins)
thats exactly what john madden had said
His passes were double edged swords. They would cut for the Jets and against the opponents with a fatal purpose. Namath's command of both his teammates involvement n interaction in any given play and the ball's flight in speed , velocity , and trajectory under the given circumstances
Bob Talamini's comments are priceless!
The narration and music for this is EPIC!
Merle Harmon with the narration. Jets radio play by play and one of the best all time.
Wasnt there games on radio on wabc 77
"Your dial is Jet Set!"
Yes, WABC Radio 77, was the Jets flagship station.
Former Jet kicker Jim Turner passed away today at age 82. He will be sadly missed.
Former BRONCO, too!
The Joe Namath from 1967-69(plus a Super Bowl win) is what got him into the Hall of Fame.
his leg was messed up when he got into footballs New York jets but he still played 12 years he wasnt suppose to play more than 4 because of it , your the best Broadway Joe, one of my heroes and I am a packers fan since born too
@@ronwallace6273 The Jets medical staff told him he would be able to play for at least 4 yrs.
@@dwightlove3704 he was messed up with bad legs the whole time in NFL, he was one of my favorite players
@@ronwallace6273 This goes back to his days at BEAR BRYANT UNIVERSITY this was said by him in the documentary AMERICA'S GAME THE '68 JETS.
@@dwightlove3704 he blew out his knee in alabama and had surgery when jets picked him up , his first picture of him in jets uniform was him in hospital after surgery
Namath - What a Legend
3 pick sixes against buffalo
It took an entire team,not just Namath, to beat the Colts.
@@vince065us Joe Willie - the men wanted to be him. The women just lusted after him. Mink coat, white shoes, Elvis quality magnetism, money, television show, team leader.
Seeing Joe Willie flick 40 yard dimes is a thing of beauty.
It's been said before but I'll say it now " We're going to win the game I guarantee it!" BROADWAY JOE
Glad for jets fans! Namath took beating back then when rules were different, real men too!
So true.
HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY SB WIN NEW YORK JETS!!!!
Just got my 1968 Joe Namath "Authentic" Mitchell & Ness Jets Home jersey. A fine piece of clothing. Its funny, you know you're getting old when a youngin' who had only just started getting into football asks...."Who's Joe Namath, and why are you rockin' his jersey? So, after (in my head) saying "you gotta be kidding me", I had to remind myself that this is a youngin'. I then used it as a quick "One To Grow On". I told him, if you want to know about Joe Namath go to this video and pay attention. At 1:36 - 1:54. I told him, right there. The pretty dropback (John Madden said that Namath had the most beautiful dropback, setup, and delivery ever, and I totally agree) and lightning quick throw. We got to see that in that 18 second clip. Those were 2 of the most beautiful throws ever caught on film, and Namath could do it all day. I wonder had Namath had regular knees, and a decent "everything else", where could he had been? Joe was definitely a great QB, even though the stats are pedestrian at best. Joe made the HOF because of his impact on the game on and off the field.
Namath was one of the first QBs that Def.Cords would seriously consider not blitzing him, even with his lack of mobility because the ball came out so fast. DBs were shakin' in their boots when Joe got hot because he could put it where they couldn't get it. Now Joe also had what I call "Big Boyitis"! That a sickness a lot of QBs with big arms get from time to time, thinking that they can get that football through a damn keyhole. Joe did it alot, but for every interception, Joe would give you a WOW.
Football was very different back then, so I don't look at stats as much as skills, and intangibles. Those differ from person to person, but we for the most part know the Greats when we see them. and Namath was that.
Spryfol II That was accurate and beautiful, like watching B. Joe throw. Thank you for taking time to share JETS knowledge. Blessings My Brother... JETSNATION4LIFE...
You are absolutely right Joe Nameth was ahead of his time. What people don't realize is just how athletic he was and how good he could run before he got hurt in College. His drop back passing and throwing motion was the best to this day that I have ever seen. Dan Marino & Aaron Rogers are the only other QB'S of the last few decades that make me sit there and just be in awe of there throwing motion. Stats are so overrated because the rules were so different back then. Receivers were getting slapped upside the head and QB'S were being hit after a throw constantly. They didn't use a lot of 3 receiver sets the game has evolved so much but Nameth was special. I can't think of another player who got more people watching the game especially the female base as did Broadway Joe.
Great history there, Spryfol.
I remember watching him play when I was just a kid. He is 77 yrs old now - where have the years gone??
I hear ya ! I was in the 8th grade.
How could you not like the guts the guile the heart of this team 😳
What a team. So miss this era, this NFL. Long gone.
WATCHED IT LIVE. BROADWAY JOE GUARANTEED AND BROADWAY JOE DELIVERED. WHAT A SHOW.
Usmcfutbol Willie Lanier was ahead of his time. 6 foot 1 245lb run stuffer. All action no talk or showboat. Loved that era of football.
That Jets defense was a WRECKING MACHINE.☝
Being 11 years old and crawling under the fence of the players parking lot (located behind right field), and attending the AFL Championship game. My friend , whose name escapes me know, and finding 1 seat in the first row which we shared. Did not see much of the game as our view was obstructed by the Raiders players all stood up on the sidelines as we were behind their bench.
Running on the field and just going crazy when the game ended. I will never ever forget that game or the pandemonium afterwards.
To this date I still cannot believe or understand why there is no video of the televised broadcast.
I was 9 yrs old when this happen. What gr8 memories from my beloved NY Jets. I hope and pray that my beloved team can duplicate this yr what they did back in the 1968-69 season. Go Jets Baby.
This is the story of the first and only World Championship season of the 1968 New York Jets. But what a season it was. Weeb Ewbank became the only coach to win titles in the AFL and the NFL. Joe Namath toned down his game at quarterback and handed the ball off to star running
backs Emerson Boozer, Matt Snell and Bill Mathis. And there was also
a little girl named Heidi, who interrupted a key game between the
Jets and the defending league champion Oakland Raiders on television
that season. Lastly, the Jets beat Baltimore of the NFL in Super Bowl III,
16-7.
When I was a kid I loved the Jets. Joe Namath was a hero for me. I collected Joe Namath football cards, especially his rookie card. 50 years later. I thought those cards were lost. They weren't. I found them in my mothers attic, like a gold mine.
Jets in '68. The Chiefs in '69. And nothing for either organization since. Bring back Broadway Joe and Willie Lanier!!
As a long time American Football League and Kansas City Chiefs fan I feel that it's quite possible that the Chiefs will end that dark era in the next Super Bowl. In many ways, Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs QB) reminds me of Joe Namath. I saw Namath play in Kansas City several times and remember how cool he was. He was someone me and my friends at school tried to emulate. Though he was in New York, he was a hero in Kansas City too. As was KC wide receiver Otis Taylor and the aforementioned linebacker, Willie Lanier. Long Live Broadway Joe and Long Live the AFL!
@@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt as a Jets fan I'm pulling for KC to do it this year. Hopefully next year we will see Sam Darnold take a big step forward with the same head coach for a couple seasons and an improved offensive line.
@@mikelomez9313 Love to see that Mike. Professional football is SOOOO much better when the NY based teams (especially the Jets...for me anyway) are relevant. They'll get there. And I wish the Jets would've built that stadium down in the city (the one over the railroad tracks, West side yard I think) instead of having to share a stadium with the G's. Back when the Jets played at Shea, they had a true home field advantage and friends of mine who were Jets fans said it felt like you were among family when you were there for a Jets game. They need that kind of a feeling in their home stadium.The stadium in NJ is awesome, but it still feels like someone else's stadium. Long Live the AFL!
not anymore
Chiefs won Super Bowl 54--meanwhile, the Jets just keep on losing--the 2020 season was a complete farce---Oh Well---back to the "drawing board" for the poor old Jets
🏈Joe Namath probably has the most beautiful drop back and throw motion in the history of the game!…Smooth as silk!
This is in my opinion. The most important Super Bowl. It gave the AFL a equal standing with NFL . I wouldn't say it forced the merger but, it helped it. It also gave us a few years later the NFL only undefeated team.
The Merger was agreed to before the 1966 season!
My favorite player on that team was George Saur Jr. The reluctant football player.
George Sauer Jr. was the Jet's answer to Fred Belitnekoff. Sauer had great hands and ran precise patterns. If he played a full career, he would have been enshrined in the HOF!
@@seveglider8406 He walked away from the game after 1970 season way to early
@@michaelleroy9281 Sauer retired when he was only 27 years old at the peak of his career.
I grew up in the Philly Area; but for some reason ( I think it was because a majority of my cousins lived there ) have always liked New York. Was in 4th Grade when the Jets played the Colts; and i remember this like yesterday.
I remember all these guys Namath and jet's there still my. Team all ways will be love the jet's they made NFL history
The Jets are too cool.
True fact 1969 jets mark smolinski was my high school counselor!
Namath is my hero
I am sick of hearing how this team was lucky or not that good..this was THE best defense in football...THAT is why we beat the Colts..Namath knew that and so did Ewbanks..they earned the SB victory...
David Meyer Your Jets beat this then 13-year old’s team in the title game, that in my mind, and as Joe Willie said, was the big one for your Jets.🤟
Not that it would have made any difference that day, but would have wondered if Shula had started Unitas, in to
start the second half. But the Jets defense that year, was the best in the AFL
probably wouldn't gave mattered. Unitas was facing a different defensive scheme than Morrall
@@wlupolice1762 although when johnny came into the game, you knew they were concerned, but he had the injured elbow
Namath had a arm.
One helluva arm.
With two bad knees almost his entire career. If he could plant his legs properly, he could have passing records to this day. Even still, he could throw a rope 40 yards downfield no higher than 10-12 feet off the ground. He didn't need the loft of the ball, he had pure arm strength like no other. There is some footage from his time at Alabama showing his "jump pass". Incredible. And with all that, add in the quickest release of all-time. Bear Bryant didn't call him the greatest quarterback he ever coached, he called him the greatest FOOTBALL player he ever coached.
That's good he had an arm , he didn't have the legs/ knees ( injuries)
At this time I was an AFL fan. My favorite team was the Oakland Raiders. This was before we had cable TV where I live. We only had two television channels, one of which carried AFL games.
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Raider fan here as well. Out of character (in the eyes & opinions of the experts around the league of what kind of mindsets) that typical Raider fans are supposed to have, im goin ghb to give most out there a dose of reality . When we are not mugging and yelling obscenities at everyone who is not like us and the refferee's during our fall seasonal weekly drunken debauchery riddled birth right backed behaviour that has become an entity all its own, we as much or more than anyone will tell you that we also had a claim to that Super Bowl as the season went on and were oh so close to meeting the Colts for that game We do as a silver & black nation consider it an honor to be the Jets unsuccessful opponent and maybe one of the if not the biggest reason by way of being so difficult a hurdle for the Jets and Joe Willie, that it help keep the team focused and appreciative of how close failure can be at all times until.the final gun goes off that the Colts were easier to battle as a anti climax contest as the Jets had already faced and defeated the stronger and much tougher test in the real championship game of 1968 th er week before against the Raiders. Raider fans Love Namath.
The Love and respect him for what he is , a trur competitor, Warrior, Underdog, Maverick, Renegade, Game changer public shocking Headline grabbing World Champion. Thst description is right out of the Silver n Black handbook on what we strive to be every year. Remember Brett Favres Monday Night game in Oakland a few days after his Fathers passing.!?
He torched us , yet got as much cheers and support as any Raider player ever fot his what ? His courage, back bone, mental toughness etc. Thats what Raider fans are and Brett Favre and Especially Joe Namath are made of the same thing we are . Call it what you want but we know it when we see it and we saw it in the green n yellow # 4 and the # 12 in green and white have our respect and praise forevever n ever A-men. Hows that for tour opinion of us Raiders fans ?
I was 10 in 1968, but only mainly watched NFL games. To this day, I think that '68 Colts team was maybe the best NFL team ever, and better than the Jets. But the Jets were good enough to beat them, and when the Colts frittered away every early opportunity they had to bury the Jets, New York did what great teams do. They cashed in: they knocked them off. Joe was maybe the smartest quarterback around and with good receivers and that quick release, the flat Colts couldn't stop them. I certainly think AFL teams, like the Chiefs and Raiders, could knock off the good NFL teams back then.
By 1969 probably the three best teams in pro football were AFL teams, the Chiefs, the Jets and the Raiders. Probably the next best 8 teams after those three were NFL teams. But the cream of the AFL had definitely caught up to the best the NFL could put on the field, largely because of the common draft.
@@Stacie45 TOTALLY AGREE with your post Stacie!!! The NFL was so overrated and overhyped it was ridiculous. Long Live the AFL!
@@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt Too bad no second league has been able to catch on since the AFL. I was really hoping the AAF would stick around, I even went to a San Diego Fleet game, it was fun. I have wondered if the AFL should have stayed separate and been more like Major League Baseball. The rivalry between the AFL and the NFL was intense, they lost something when the leagues merged.
@@Stacie45 Hi Stacie. Interesting post. I believe that if the merger between the AFL and NFL did not happen when it did, I think it would have eventually taken place during the mid-1970's at the latest. At the time of the merger there were some very wealthy AFL owners (Hunt in Kansas City; Bud Adams in Houston; Ralph Wilson in Buffalo and Sonny Werblin in New York) who could've made the lives of the NFL owners more miserable than they had become during the signing wars of the 1960's. Guess we'll never know, but one thing I truly believe is that had they not merged when they did, owners on both sides would've probably looked to sell their teams and the new wave of owners (IMO) would've worked something out between the 2 leagues. With Hunt, Schramm and Rozelle handling the details of the merger when they did, they probably saved a ton of money for owners on both sides and quite possibly saved several franchises from going out of business.
@@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt Good info, thanks. You are probably a little bit older than me or more of a historian of the game than I am. The first Super Bowl I remember watching was SB5 in 1970. I was not aware of the situation with the owners in much detail. I was vaguely aware of the Hunt brothers attempt to corner the market on silver.
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“Broadway Joe” returned to where he used to play for Coach Bryant and Alabama at historic Legion Field in Birmingham. It remains the only NFL game to ever be played at “The Old Gray Lady on Graymont”.
The New York Jets and the then-Boston Patriots played a key game there due to baseball's Red Sox hosting a game at Fenway Park.
Awesome!
Joe with healthy knees & a defense like Miami or Pittsburgh would've easily won two-three more SBs. Unfortunately he played in a tough NFL. Today's Commissioner wouldn't allow a hit on Joe by Detroit. The game then was rough. A QB was no different in referees eyes. Defense tougher. No silly 5 yd. bump. In 1972 Joe co led NFL in TDs w/19. Today that's after 7-8 games. Only one in last 25 years who could equal Joe was another--Joe Montana.
The Jets defense was pretty tough too but I agree
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It was the upstart AFL vs the establishment NFL. A great rivalry. The only reason they ended it was money.
Narrated by Merle Harmon.
When real men played the game.
They left the highlights from the Heidi game out of this I was wrong they did show them
My beloved team.
No Gangster Rapper was HEARD or harmed in the making of this video :P
Very flamboyant personality
Buddy Ryan was the defensive coordinator for the '68 Jets.
Joe was way ahead of his time, he and Maynard perfected the timing pattern before anyone even knew what they were doing.
How about some November 17 highlights?
That would be the Heidi game
@@michaelleroy9281 And an Oakland win
I wish they would've come out with the idea for an AFL-NFL World Championship Game sooner. I believe the 1963 AFL Champion Chargers could've beaten the 63 NFL Champion Bears. I also believe the 64 AFL Champion Bills could've beaten the 64 NFL Champion Browns. That Bills defense still holds the pro football record for going 17 straight games without giving up a rushing TD. I believe they were definitely good enough to keep Jim Brown in check and the Bills secondary was outstanding too with CB's Butch Byrd and Booker Edgerson and Safety George Saimes. Bills RB Cookie Gilchrist is maybe the most underrated player in pro football history. He was nicknamed " The Jim Brown of the AFL"
You're probably correct about the 1963 Chargers. Don't know if the 1964 Bills could beat the Browns. They would have given the Browns a good game.
I remember reading something that the 63 Bears and Chargers should play each other but it was turned down by someone
@@michaelleroy9281 The Chargers Management did challenge the Bears and George Halas declined their challenged!
Joe Namath the 5th beatle
Matt Snell should have been the MVP in SB3.
They glossed over weeks 2 and 3. Week 2 was The Patriots home opener, played in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA! Look that one up, why don'tcha.
At that time the Patriots couldn't find a real place to play in the Boston area until 1971( Foxboro)
17:31 heidi bowl
"Poise And Execution."were the words engraved on their Superbowl rings.
19:25 That’s what, a 65 yard throw to Maynard into the wind?
If he was ever FULLY healthy, which he never was, with no wind at all he could probably hit 80 yards.
Not the first celebration for a winning team at New York's City Hall that Mayor Lindsay would officiate at that year...
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R.I.P.Bob Talamini.
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Goal post in the inzone 1968 joe in the pocket no fear
The Jets showed the AFL was every bit the equal of the NFL.
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Joe would back up and then step up and chunk it.
Sauer was the possession man
George Sauer was as good as Fred Belitnekoft!
@@seveglider8406 He left the NFL he felt it was too regimented for his personal taste.He thought that it was as if he was in the military but everyone who saw him play said he was GOLD JACKET MATERIAL.
@@seveglider8406 I have developed a certain fascination with WHITE WRs with reputations as speed demons and Maynard was the home run threat for the Jets when he arrived from the Giants.There is a guy ALEC PIERCE from The University of Cincinnati he is 6'3 213 with 4.30 speed he reminds me of two ex-Packers WRs Jordy Nelson&Jeff Janis both of these guys were 6'3 210-218 4.3-4.4 speed.
@@dwightlove3704 If Sauer played at least 10 seasons he would have easily been enshrined in the HOF!
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10:40 i can't wait for those jets patriot games to return
I miss the days when people could make a touchdown without acting like a fucking prima donna.
And it's been all downhill ever since for the Jets.
The Jets had very bad luck , Matt Snell hurt in 1970 and never the same .
For various reasons Sauer , Beverly , Lammons and Hudson all had rather short careers . All were key parts of champ team.
Verlon Biggs # 86. Biggs used to live in my building. Great gentle giant who used to have parties and I would walk his Doberman everyday. R.I.P
The Jets played the Patriots in Birmingham
The Patriots were the home team. The Patriots were nomads in Boston, played at Fenway, Harvard and Nichols Stadiums but those venues were booked.
@@tomb4575 Also Boston College 1969
This makes me want to find my jockstrap and suit up.... who am I kidding, I'd get killed!
Jet Fans, I have a serious Q: When the J*E*T*S Won the 1968 AFL Championship, did the AFL make AFL Championship Rings????
Yes watch America's Game, The Super Bowl Champions, they show pictures of them for each show
17:58 someone's grandma used to be fine as hell
Why are the winners of the Super Bowl automatically called WORLD CHAMPIONS when the game is exclusively played in the USA!!!!
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Is it just me or do Namaths passes Explode out of his hand?
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Sam Darnold
Hold my mono
They lost to the 1 win bills
Being a bit superstitious at the time I didn't forgive. Heidi for years 😊
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Wow so obvious the fix was in ....AFL championship and he throws behind line and all raiders just look and run away from the ball
Two New York teams . Gland we don't have that problem go eagles . Super Bowl champs . How do you have two teams from one city lol.
Ron Douglas
because when the afl was established it need to attract attention so the titans (the jets original name) were put in new York's large market area to help legitimize the afl. also at one point you had 2 baseball teams you know that
It feels great. But there are 3 NY teams.
U have 2 teams in one city when it is twice as big as every other city in the country, and 4 times as big as Philadelphia.
Ron Douglas there used to be 3 baseball NY teams
It's not a problem at all, don't worry. Both teams have passionate fan bases and have sold out virtually every game for decades. You've got a good team in Philly, just worry about them, no problems here in New York. The New York metro area has 9 professional teams, 11 if you want to include soccer, some with much more success than others, but all support their teams passionately. No other city in professional sports comes close. Nothing against Philadelphia, just fact.
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at 0:52 you see the late mayor of NYC--John Lindsay (who was mayor between 1966-73)--the story goes that he had an affair with Florence Henderson (of the Brady Bunch) and gave her an STD