Jets announce plans to celebrate 50th anniversary of Super Bowl III

Fans will be able to meet and greet former Jets stars

8/21/2018, 9:26 PM
Aug 3, 2018; Canton, OH, USA; New York Jets former quarterback Joe Namath acknowledges the crowd during the Enshrinee's gold jacket dinner at the Canton Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee
Aug 3, 2018; Canton, OH, USA; New York Jets former quarterback Joe Namath acknowledges the crowd during the Enshrinee's gold jacket dinner at the Canton Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee

The Jets have unveiled plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the team's victory over the Colts in Super Bowl III when the two teams face each other on Oct. 14.

The Jets will honor the 1968 team with a pre-game dinner, a halftime ceremony, and a "White Out" complete with white jerseys, white pants, and gray facemasks.

Fans will have the chance to meet former Jets players at the White Out event and will also be able to purchase Super Bowl anniversary items.

As part of the anniversary plans, Marvel is partenring with the Jets to create two new comic books, including one about Super Bowl III.

 

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