US EditionGerry Philbin, UB Football Great and Super Bowl Champion, Dies at 83
- Gerry Philbin, a former defensive end for the New York Jets and Super Bowl III champion, died at age 83 with the team announcing his passing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
- Philbin played nine seasons with the Jets from 1964 to 1972, was drafted in the third round of the 1964 AFL Draft, and also briefly played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Stars afterwards.
- He led Jets pass rushers unofficially with 64.5 sacks during a career highlighted by AFL All-Star selections in 1968 and 1969 and was a key contributor to the Jets' 16-7 upset over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.
- Philbin described his pass-rushing style as "unique," used a spin move, overcame his undersized 6-foot-2, 245-pound frame, and said, "Football is like war," reflecting his aggressive approach to the game.
- His impact earned him induction into the Jets’ Ring of Honor in 2011 and a place on the AFL’s All-Time Team, highlighting his lasting legacy as a defensive leader and respected teammate.
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Gerry Philbin, defensive end who helped Namath's New York Jets win Super Bowl, dies at 83
Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets shock the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl after the 1968 season, has died. He was 83.
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Gerry Philbin, UB football great and Super Bowl champion, dies at 83
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gerry Philbin, one of the most distinguished players in University at Buffalo's football history who went on to become a defensive leader for the Super Bowl champion New York Jets, has died at age 83. Philbin came to UB from Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1960 and was a four-year starter at defensive end. He attained Little All-America and second-team AP All-America accolades with the Bulls despite being undersized for his pos…
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A legendary NFL player from the Jets’ Super Bowl era has died.
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