Matt Snell, RB on Jets Super Bowl III winning team, dead
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New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath got a Dodge Charger from Sport magazine as the Most Valuable Player of the biggest upset in Super Bowl history. Team owner Sonny Werblin thought Matt Snell played well enough to get that honor and bought the Jets fullback a green Cadillac after the 16-7 victory over the Baltimore Colts on Jan. 12, 1969.
The New York Jets continue to add. Or, retain in some cases. It was a busy day for the Jets on Monday. New York reportedly made a handful of moves, including agreeing to terms on a deal in free agency with old friend Demario Davis and also acquiring Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Matt Snell, the powerful running back who scored the New York Jets’ only touchdown in their Super Bowl win in 1969, has died. He was 84. The Jets announced that Snell died Tuesday morning on Long Island, New York. Snell teamed with Emerson Boozer to give ...