Super Bowl III (3) New York VS Baltimore Recap

Super Bowl III New York 16 Baltimore 7, Recap

New York Defeats Baltimore in Super Bowl III. Joe Namath named MVP

Jets quarterback Joe Namath "guaranteed" victory on the Thursday before the game, then went out and led the AFL to its first Super Bowl victory over a Baltimore Colts team that had lost only once in 16 games all season. This bold prediction made headlines all over New York and Baltimore, eventually giving rise to a new legend of football lore.

Joe Namath, chosen the outstanding player, completed 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards and directed a steady attack that dominated the NFL season champions after the Jets' defense had intercepted Colts quarterback Earl Morrall three times in the first half.

This classic game was close in stats with the Jets having 337 total yards, including 121 rushing yards by Matt Snell while the Colts had 324 total yard including 116 yard rushing by Matte. While the overall stats appeared close the Jets dominated the score clock holding the ball for 36:10 minutes to Baltimore's 23:50 minutes. The Jets solid steady game, coupled with great defensive coverage including 4 interceptions and 1 fumble, gave the Jets the lead and solidified their Super Bowl victory.

Johnny Unitas, who had missed most of the season with a sore elbow, came off the bench and led Baltimore to its only touchdown late in the fourth quarter to make the game close after New York led 16 - 0.

Scoring Information

                       1  2  3  4  Final
                       _________________
New York Jets (A.F.L.) 0  7  6  3     16
Baltimore Colts        0  0  0  7      7

New York Jets - 
Snell 4 yard run 
(J. Turner kick)  5:57 into the 2nd

New York Jets - 
FG J. Turner 32
4:52 into the 3rd

New York Jets - 
FG J. Turner 30
11:02 into the 3rd

New York Jets - 
FG J. Turner 9
1:34 into the 4th

Baltimore Colts - 
Hill 1 yard run 
(Michaels kick) 11:41 into the 4th

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Score:

Super Bowl III

New York 16
Baltimore 7

Location:
Orange Bowl
Miami, Florida
January 12, 1969
Attendance: 75,389

MVP:
Joe Namath, Quarterback
of the New York Jets

Coaches
NYJ Weeb Ewbank
BAL Don Shula

Super Bowl III Ring, New York 16 VS Baltimore 7, Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida, MVP Joe Namath, Quarterback of the New York Jets

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