All-Star Game
January 15, 1966
With Joe Namath at the helm, the AFL All-Stars beat Buffalo 30-19. Namath named MVP.
Expansion Draft
January 16, 1966
The Jets lost Wahoo McDaniel, Willie West, Mike Hudock and LaVerne Torczon to Miami Dolphins in the expansion draft.
AFL-NFL Merger
June 8, 1966
Representatives of the AFL and NFL agreed to merge and play a world championship game following the 1966 season. Pete Rozelle named commissioner.
Spoilers
December 17, 1966
Jets close season at Shea, whipping the Patriots 38-28 to knock Boston out of the Eastern Division title.
