57 Years Ago, Joe Namath Leads the New York Jets in Super Bowl 3

On This Day: NY Jets Upset Baltimore Colts In Super Bowl 3

The AFL merged with the NFL in 1970 so this was a big moment in pro-football. Many sports writers consider this the greatest upset in professional sports history. On January 12, 1969, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, the New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the NFL's Baltimore Colts, 16-7, in Super Bowl III—a result considered one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Days earlier, Jets quarterback Joe Namath guaranteed a victory …

57 years ago, Joe Namath leads the New York Jets in Super Bowl 3

On this day in New York Jets history For those who are old enough to remember Jan. 12, 1969, you already know what this day represents. It was this particular Sunday that hosted the New York Jets’ lone top-of-the-mountain professional football moment. Quarterback Joe Namath led the Jets to what remains arguably the greatest upset in sports history, in a 16-7 victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl 3. 1/12/1969Super Bowl IIIThe final seco…

January 12th 1969- NY Jets win Superbowl

On January 12th 1969, the NY Jets won Superbowl III against the Baltimore Colts. The post January 12th 1969- NY Jets win Superbowl appeared first on The Declaration.