New York Jets
Subtitle: the complete illustrated history
By: Mark Cannizzaro
Publisher: MVP Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Minneapolis, MN
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780760340639
Subjects: History; New York Jets (Football team); TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA); SPORTS & RECREATION / Football
Description: "From Joe Namath's Super Bowl guarantee in 1969 to Mark Gastineau's legendary "Sack Dances" in the 1980s to coach Rex Ryan's own Super Bowl prediction in 2010, the New York Jets have been grabbing headlines and thrilling fans for more than five decades. In New York Jets: The Complete Illustrated History, author Mark Cannizzaro explores these and countless other memorable moments, characters, and behind-the-scenes exploits of "Gang Green." From the team's origins as the New York Titans of the AFL in 1960, the Jets have followed a rollercoaster ride from postseason heroes to bottom dwellers, but through it all the fans have come out to support such legendary players as Don Maynard, Namath, Wesley Walker, Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons, Mickey Shuler, Curtis Martin, and stars of today Mark Sanchez and Darrelle Revis, among others. Complete with hundreds of photos and detailed stats, this book is a glorious celebration of the J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!"--

"This fully illustrated history of the New York Jets celebrates the team from its origins in 1960 through today. It highlights the great players, coaches, teams, and moments that have made the Jets one of the most successful franchises in NFL history"--
Notes: Includes index.