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New York Jets: History, Super Bowls & Facts
The New York Jets began play in 1960 as the Titans of New York, a charter member of the American Football League. They won Super Bowl III after the 1968 season, the first Super Bowl won by an AFL team.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1959 (franchise granted); first season 1960 in the AFL |
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| Name history | Titans of New York (1960–1962), New York Jets (1963–) |
| Super Bowl titles | 1 (Super Bowl III, 1968 season) |
| AFL championships | 1 (1968) |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (opened 2010, shared with the Giants) |
Super Bowl history
The Jets won the 1968 AFL Championship and then Super Bowl III. Through the 2025 season they have played in four AFC Championship Games.
- 1968 AFL Championship: beat the Oakland Raiders 27–23
- Super Bowl III (1968 season): beat the Baltimore Colts 16–7 on January 12, 1969
- AFC Championship Games: lost after the 1982, 1998, 2009 and 2010 seasons
Franchise history
- 1959: Granted a franchise as a charter member of the AFL.
- 1960: Began play as the Titans of New York at the Polo Grounds.
- 1963: Renamed the Jets under new ownership.
- 1964: Moved to Shea Stadium in Queens.
- 1969: Won Super Bowl III in Miami, 16–7 over the Baltimore Colts.
- 1984: Moved to Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- 2010: Moved into MetLife Stadium, shared with the Giants.
Franchise record holders
| Passing yards | Joe Namath, 27,057 (1965–1976) |
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| Rushing yards | Curtis Martin, 10,302 (1998–2005) |
| Receptions | Don Maynard, 627 (1960–1972) |
Retired numbers
- 12Joe Namath
- 13Don Maynard
- 28Curtis Martin
- 73Joe Klecko
- 90Dennis Byrd
Hall of Famers
Weeb Ewbank, Joe Namath, Don Maynard, Winston Hill, Joe Klecko, Curtis Martin, Kevin Mawae, Darrelle Revis.
Biggest rivalries
- New England Patriots: AFL and AFC East rivals who met in the playoffs after the 1985, 2006 and 2010 seasons.
- Miami Dolphins: AFC East rivals who beat the Jets 14–0 in the AFC Championship Game after the 1982 season.
- New York Giants: the crosstown team, with which the Jets have shared a stadium since 1984.
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How many Super Bowls have the Jets won?
One: Super Bowl III, played on January 12, 1969, a 16–7 win over the Baltimore Colts.
Why was Super Bowl III important?
It was the first time an AFL team beat an NFL team in the Super Bowl. The win helped establish the AFL before the two leagues merged in 1970.
What were the Jets originally called?
The Titans of New York, from 1960 to 1962. The team became the Jets in 1963.
Where do the Jets play?
At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, since 2010. Before that they played at the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium and Giants Stadium.
What was the "Mud Bowl"?
The AFC Championship Game after the 1982 season, played on a rain-soaked field in Miami. The Dolphins beat the Jets 14–0.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.