History of The New York Jets

1961 Jets

September 24, Two To The House
Dick Christy starred in the Titans' 35-28 home-opening win over Denver with 70- and 64-yard punt-return touchdowns, still tied for the most PR scores in a game in league history.

December 2, Another Arm
Minnesota QB Sandy Stephens was the Titans' first pick of the 1962 draft.

1961 Jets Team Photo
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1961 New York Jets

Regular Season Record: 7-7-0
09/09/61 @ Boston 21-20 Stats
09/17/61 @ Buffalo 31-41 Stats
09/24/61 Denver 35-28 Stats
10/01/61 Boston 37-30 Stats
10/15/61 San Diego 10-25 Stats
10/22/61 @ Denver 10-27 Stats
10/29/61 @ Oakland 14-6 Stats
11/05/61 @ San Diego 13-48 Stats
11/11/61 Oakland 23-12 Stats
11/19/61 @ Houston 13-49 Stats
11/23/61 Buffalo 21-14 Stats
12/03/61 Dallas 28-7 Stats
12/10/61 Houston 21-48 Stats
12/17/61 @ Dallas 24-35 Stats
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1961 Pro Bowlers

DB Dick Felt
RB Bill Mathis
G Bob Mischak
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1961 Awards

MARTIN Bill Mathis
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