The team was originally named the New York Titans before rebranding as the Jets in 1963.¹⁾

They were one of the eight original teams of the American Football League (AFL).²⁾

The name “Jets” was chosen to signify the modern era and because the team played near LaGuardia Airport.³⁾

The Jets won their only Super Bowl (Super Bowl III) on January 12, 1969.⁴⁾

Quarterback Joe Namath famously guaranteed the Jets' Super Bowl III victory against the heavily favored Baltimore Colts—and delivered.⁵⁾

The Jets won their only AFL Championship in 1968, paving the way for their Super Bowl appearance.⁶⁾

Their original team colors were navy blue and gold.⁷⁾

Their current green and white color scheme was adopted in 1963.⁸⁾

The Jets played at Shea Stadium from 1964 to 1983 before moving to Giants Stadium.⁹⁾

They now share MetLife Stadium with the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey.¹⁰⁾

Joe Namath won MVP despite not throwing a touchdown pass, thanks to his effective game management.¹¹⁾

In 1983, the Jets passed on Dan Marino, a decision that haunted the team for years.¹²⁾

In the 1980s, the Jets' defensive line earned this nickname due to their relentless quarterback pressure.¹³⁾

The Jets' first playoff victory came in the AFL in 1968 against the Oakland Raiders.¹⁴⁾

The Jets were part of this infamous 1978 game against the Giants, although the term primarily applies to the Giants' blunder.¹⁵⁾

Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown in 2007, tying the NFL record.¹⁶⁾

Many consider Joe Namath, drafted in 1965, the Jets' most significant pick.¹⁷⁾

The Jets’ unofficial mascot, Fireman Ed Anzalone, is known for leading the “J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets!” chant.¹⁸⁾

The Jets defeated the Cleveland Browns in the inaugural Monday Night Football game in 1970.¹⁹⁾

Joe Namath's charismatic personality and success made him an NFL icon, earning the nickname “Broadway Joe.”²⁰⁾

Coach Herm Edwards' “You play to win the game!” rant is one of the NFL’s most famous press conference moments.²¹⁾

The Hall of Fame running back is one of the greatest players in Jets history, leading the NFL in rushing in 2004.²²⁾

The Jets’ first head coach was Sammy Baugh, a Hall of Fame quarterback from his playing days.²³⁾

Led by rookie QB Mark Sanchez and coach Rex Ryan, the Jets reached the AFC Championship game but lost to the Colts.²⁴⁾

The Jets made back-to-back AFC Championship appearances in 2010, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers.²⁵⁾

A memorable lowlight occurred in 2012 when QB Mark Sanchez ran into his lineman's rear, resulting in a fumble.²⁶⁾

The Jets played the longest game in NFL history, an AFC playoff match against Miami in 1982, lasting over 77 minutes.²⁷⁾

The quarterback was drafted in 1983 ahead of Dan Marino, but he still had a successful career with the Jets.²⁸⁾

Richard Todd became the first rookie QB to start for the Jets in 1976.²⁹⁾

In 2018, Andre Roberts had one of the NFL’s best seasons as a return specialist, earning Pro Bowl honors.³⁰⁾

The Jets overcame a 30-7 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Miami Dolphins in 2000, the “Monday Night Miracle.”³¹⁾

The Jets played their first home playoff game at MetLife Stadium in January 2011.³²⁾

Testaverde led the Jets to a 10-6 record in 1998, their best season in years.³³⁾

The team boasts legends like Curtis Martin, Joe Namath, and Don Maynard in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.³⁴⁾

The Jets recorded their first winning season in 1966 with a 6-6-2 record.³⁵⁾

Former Bengals QB Boomer Esiason played for the Jets from 1993 to 1995.³⁶⁾

Woody Johnson, heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, purchased the team in 2000.³⁷⁾

The Jets have had the No. 1 overall pick just once, in 1996, selecting Keyshawn Johnson.³⁸⁾

The Jets won their first AFC East title since 1998 in 2002 under coach Herman Edwards.³⁹⁾

Super Bowl III remains the Jets’ only trip to the big game.⁴⁰⁾

The 2009 Jets’ defense, coached by Rex Ryan, ranked first in the NFL.⁴¹⁾

Sam Darnold became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to start a season opener in 2018.⁴²⁾

Since Joe Namath, the Jets have struggled to find a consistent long-term quarterback.⁴³⁾

The Jets’ passionate fanbase continues to hope for a return to Super Bowl glory.⁴⁴⁾