History of The New York Jets

1966 Jets

January 15, Seeing Stars
With Joe Namath at the offensive helm and earning the game's MVP award, the AFL All-Stars beat Buffalo, 30-19.

January 16, Expand Contract
The Jets lost Wahoo McDaniel, Willie West, Mike Hudock and LaVerne Torczon to the Miami Dolphins in the expansion draft.

June 8, Come Together
Representatives of the AFL and NFL agreed to merge and play a world championship game following the 1966 season.

December 17, Spoilers
The Jets closed their otherwise disappointing 6-6-2 season at Shea by whipping Boston, 38-28, to cost the Patriots the Eastern Division title and a berth in the AFL Championship game.

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1966 New York Jets

Regular Season Record: 6-6-2
09/09/66 @ Miami 19-14 Stats
09/18/66 Houston 52-13 Stats
09/25/66 @ Denver 16-7 Stats
10/02/66 @ Boston 24-24 Stats
10/08/66 San Diego 17-16 Stats
10/16/66 @ Houston 0-24 Stats
10/23/66 Oakland 21-24 Stats
10/30/66 Buffalo 23-33 Stats
11/13/66 @ Buffalo 3-14 Stats
11/20/66 Miami 30-13 Stats
11/27/66 Kansas City 24-32 Stats
12/03/66 @ Oakland 28-28 Stats
12/11/66 @ San Diego 27-42 Stats
12/17/66 Boston 38-28 Stats
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1966 Pro Bowlers

DE Verlon Biggs
RB Emerson Boozer
LB James (Larry) Grantham
T Sherman Plunkett
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1966 Awards

MARTIN George Sauer Jr.
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