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Image:AFCE-Uniform-jersey pants combination-NYJ.PNG|Current uniforms, 1998–present.
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File:AFC-Throwback2-Uniform-NYJ.png|These throwbacks honor the Jets' former incaranation, the Titans of New York, 1960–1962.
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Image:NYJets1978.png|The Jets' primary logo, 1978–1997.
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Image:NYJets40thanniversarySB3patch.jpg|The Jets' 40th anniversary patch commemorating their victory in Super Bowl III. The patch was worn on the players' left chest on October 26, 2008.
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Image:New York Jets 50 seasons.jpg|The Jets' anniversary patch celebrating fifty years of existence. The patch was worn during the 2009 season.
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File:Jets 2010.gif|The patch celebrated the [[2010 NFL season|inaugural season]] of the teams' new home, New Meadowlands Stadium.
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Revision as of 05:16, 14 March 2011

Logo, Uniform Lead: The following is a history of revisions and additions made to the uniforms and logos of the National Football Leagues's New York Jets franchise and their former incarnation, the Titans of New York.

NYJ Logos and Uni's

During their previous incarnation as the Titans, the team's jerseys were navy blue combined with gold lettering and a navy blue helmet.[1] The gold pants included two thin blue stripes that ran the length of the pant legs.[1] The uniform designs resembled those of Notre Dame's due to "some" relationship between Wismer and the Fighting Irish;[2] Wismer, who was considered a sportscasting pioneer, broadcast replays of Notre Dame football games prior to owning the Titans.[3] The uniforms have also drawn comparisons to the University of Michigan jerseys.[4]

When the syndicate led by Sonny Werblin purchased the team, renamed the Jets, the uniform underwent significant changes. The color scheme of the uniforms were changed to the now familiar green and white; white pants and green or white jerseys.[1] On either side of the now white helmet was the logo of a green airplane with "JETS" written in white inside the shape of the plane.[1] Furthermore, a green stripe ran down the midsection of the helmet, front to back.[1]

In 1965, the logo was changed to the shape of a green football with "JETS" written in white inside of the football; in the background of the logo was an outline of the letters "NY."[1] The uniforms underwent minor changes in 1968 when the shoulder stripes were slightly altered and a green belt replaced the former white belt on the pants.[1] Ten years later, in 1978, the team again changed the design and logo. The new uniform consisted of kelly green or white jerseys combined with white pants and a kelly green helmet with the logo, on either side of the helmet, spelling "JETS" in a "sleek, modern font" resembling the wing of a Jet.[1]

Minor changes were made to the uniform in 1986; a thin green or white ring was added around the jersey collar contrasting with the jersey color.[1] Additionally, a green stripe was added to both of the pant legs.[1] In 1990, the team added thin black stripes that outlined the stripes and numbers on the jersey; the Jets also began to wear kelly green pants when they wore their white road jerseys.[1] The signature NFL logo was added to the collar of the jerseys and on the left thigh of the pants in 1993.[5] In 1994, all teams in the NFL wore a patch commemorating the NFL's 75th anniversary.[5] The Jets also reintroduced their 1963 jerseys while reverting the helmet logo to that of the one introduced in 1965 only the helmet remained green instead of reverting to its traditional white color scheme.[5]

Adminstrator and head coach Bill Parcells took initiative in 1998 and began to the process of redesigning the team's uniforms.[6] Many of the Super Bowl veterans felt the previous design change in 1978 tampered with history.[6] Parcells, who sought to form the team's identity, changed the logo reverting to the 1965 logo, or rather, a modified version of the logo, since the oval was now more rounded at the ends and no longer resembled a football.[6] For both the logo and uniforms, the kelly green of old had been abandoned in favor of a darker shade, essentially forest green;[6] the white helmet was introduced to accomodate the green logo.[5] And for the first time, the Jets logo was placed on the jersey on a patch on the left front shoulder.[5]

In 2002, the team introduced an updated away uniform that consisted of white pants and a white jersey.[7] Additionally, the Jets also introduced an alternative uniform completely green with white sleeves.[8] In 2003, the team unveiled another alternative jersey, which features a white jersey with green pants.[9]

On October 14, 2007, the Jets celebrated their heritage with a special Titans Throwback Day.[10] The Jets wore their navy blue and gold uniforms, in honor of their previous incarnation, during their home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[10] They also honored the four original Titans who played as Jets in Super Bowl III, Don Maynard, Bill Mathis, Larry Grantham and Curley Johnson,.[10] New York wore the throwback uniforms once more in December when the team played the Miami Dolphins at Dolphins Stadium.[11] The Jets went 1–1 in their throwbacks, dropping a 16–9 decision to the Eagles on October 14, 2007 and defeating the Dolphins, 40–13, on December 2, 2007.[11]

The throwback uniforms made another appearance in 2008. Originally scheduled for the home opener against the Patriots, the throwback days were changed to the second and third home games, against the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals, respectively.[12] Victories over the Cardinals (56–35) and Bengals (26–14) improved the Jets to 3–1 in Titan throwbacks. On October 26, 2008, the Jets honored the 1968 championship team displaying a commemorative 40th anniversary Super Bowl III patch on their left chest.[12] The team also held a halftime ceremony to honor the championship alumni.[12]

In 2009, the Jets introduced a modified version of the Titan's throwbacks, a white jersey with gold pants.[13] The Jets wore the white Titans uniforms against the Oakland Raiders on October 25, 2009 and then once again against the Dolphins on November 1, 2009.[13] In addition the Jets wore their blue Titans uniforms once against the Tennessee Titans on September 27, 2009.[13] The Jets' jerseys featured their 50th anniversary patch for the entire season while wearing a commemorative AFL patch during the three weekends the team wore their Titans throwbacks.[13] The Titans throwbacks did not make an appearance in 2010.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Chastain, p. 185
  2. ^ Magee, Jerry (December 4, 2007), A tribute to Titans of 1960s, The San Diego Union-Tribune, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  3. ^ Chastain, p. 42
  4. ^ Chastain, p. 183
  5. ^ a b c d e Chastain, p. 186
  6. ^ a b c d Eskenazi, Gerald (January 9, 1999), "Pro Football: Jets Notebook; Parcells Tailored Dress for Success", The New York Times, The New York Times Company, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  7. ^ New York Jets Road Uniform (2002 - ), SportsLogos.net, September 1, 2005, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  8. ^ New York Jets Alternate Uniform (2002 - ), SportsLogos.net, September 1, 2005, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  9. ^ New York Jets Alternate Uniform (2003 - ), SportsLogos.net, September 1, 2005, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  10. ^ a b c Shorenstein, Melissa (August 22, 2007), 'Titans Throwback Day' Set, New York Jets, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  11. ^ a b Year in Review - 2007, New York Jets, retrieved March 9, 2011
  12. ^ a b c Allen, Eric (August 21, 2008), EA: Yes, Jets Will Be in Green for Patriots, New York Jets, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  13. ^ a b c d Allen, Eric (August 27, 2009), New White Jerseys? Cotchery: 'They Pop', New York Jets, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011
  14. ^ Wyatt, David (July 2, 2010), Jets To Send Titans Uniforms Into Temporary Retirement?, Gang Green Nation, archived from the original on March 9, 2011, retrieved March 9, 2011

Bibliography

  • Chastain, Bill (2010). 100 Things Jets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Chicago, IL: Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1-60078-522-1.
For more information regarding the history of the Jets logos and uniforms, see Logos and uniforms of the New York Jets.

Other

Creations for the New York Jets article:

New York Jets Pro Football Hall of Famers & Retired Numbers
Players
Number Name Positions Seasons Year elected Number Name Positions Seasons Year elected
12 Joe Namath QB 1965–1976 1985 13 Don Maynard WR 1975–1990 1987
44 John Riggins RB 1971–1975 1992 81 Art Monk WR 1994 2008
42 Ronnie Lott DB 1993–1994 2000 73 Joe Klecko DL 1977–1987 ----
Jacket Weeb Ewbank Coach 1963–1973 1978 -- Bulldog Turner Coach 1962 1966
Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
Uniform number officially retired by team
New York Jets Ring of Honor
Number Name Positions Seasons Year elected Number Name Positions Seasons Year elected
12 Joe Namath QB 1965–1976 2010 13 Don Maynard WR 1960–1972 2010
28 Curtis Martin RB 1998–2006 2010 75 Winston Hill T 1963-1976 2010
73 Joe Klecko DL 1977–1987 2010 -- Weeb Ewbank Coach 1963–1973 2010




Nick McDonald

Early life

Born Nick James McDonald in Salinas, California, he was one of four children, two brothers; Will and Chris and a sister; Kathy. McDonald's mother died due to complications from cancer when McDonald was fourteen. Shortly following her death, his father abruptly left for Louisiana, leaving the four children to survive on their own. The family lived on their own for sixth months until they were evicted from their Detriot home.

http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100917/PKR01/100917131/Green-Bay-Packers-offensive-lineman-Nick-McDonald-left-tough-adolescence-behind-to-win-spot-on-roster, http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Nick_McDonald/1336340, http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/582314, http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/111306179.html

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