New Ownership
March 28, 1963
A five-man syndicate composed of David A. (Sonny) Werblin, Townsend B. Martin, Leon Hess, Donald C. Lillis and Philip H. Iselin purchased the New York franchise for $1-million
Ewbank Chosen & Jets to Titans
April 15, 1963
Weeb Ewbank, who had been released by Baltimore, was named head coach and general manager of the team. On the same day the new owners changed the name from Titans to Jets.
First Game as Jets
September 8, 1963
Boston upended Jets 38-14 in the opener at Boston College.
First Win as Jets
September 22, 1963
Jets won their first game under new ownership as they defeated Houston 24-17 at the Polo Grounds in the home opener. Marshall Starks set AFL record with 97-yard TD return of a missed field goal.
Jets Record Their First Shutout
December 1, 1963
Jets record first shutout in their history, a 17-0 blanking of Kansas City at the Polo Grounds.
