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NEW YORK JETS TRIVIA II

11) How many winning seasons did the Jets have during the 1970s?


Although they did reach the (.500) mark four times during the 70s, they never produced a single winning season.

12) Which New York Jet wore pantyhose in a TV commercial?


In 1974, Broadway Joe shaved his legs and put on a pair of Hanes' Beautymist Pantyhose for a TV ad. In the spot, the camera slowly pans across a pair of sexy, reclining legs until we get to ... Joe's face.

13) Who was the first New York Jet inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame?


Ewbank was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978. He is the only coach to win a championship in both the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL).

14) With the 24th pick in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft, which QB did the Jets draft instead of Dan Marino?


O'Brien was one of 4 quarterbacks drafted before Marino that year.

15) Which team did the Jets shutout 41-0 in the first round of the 2002 playoffs?


After barely squeaking into the playoffs, the Jets showed they belonged by holding Peyton Manning and the Colts to 137 passing yards and two interceptions.

16) What kicker kicked three field goals for the Jets in Super Bowl III?


The last of Turner's three field goals in Super Bowl III was for 9 yards, the shortest in Super Bowl history. (At that time, the goal posts were located at the front of the end zones.)

17) Which Jets QB was the first NFL player to pass for more than 4,000 yards in a season?


Namath finished the 1967 season with 4007 yards, making him the first 4000-yard passer in either NFL or AFL history, and the only one in a 14-game season.

18) What team do the Jets share a stadium with?


In a unique arrangement for the league, the Jets share MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with the New York Giants.

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