All-Time Greatest Jet, Round 2: Winston Hill, OT (1963–1976) vs. Matt Snell, FB (1964–1972)

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Who is the greater New York Jet?

Winston Hill, OT (1963–1976)
1
33%
Matt Snell, FB (1964–1972)
2
67%
 
Total votes: 3
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All-Time Greatest Jet, Round 2: Winston Hill, OT (1963–1976) vs. Matt Snell, FB (1964–1972)

Post by Edgy MD » Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:02 pm

Two Super Bowl III veterans, at your service.

PLAYERWinston HillMatt Snell
POSITIONOTFB
YEARS1963–19761964–1972
VANQUISHEDJohn RigginsLeon Roberts
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS







Eight-time Pro-Bowler (1964, 1967–1973).
Second-team All-Pro (1969).

Started in three Jets post-season games.
Super Bowl III champion. His string of 174
consecutive starts is 10th longest in NFL
history.

NAFL All-Time 2nd Team. New York Jets Ring
of Honor (2010). NFL Hall of Fame (2020).
Three-time Pro-Bowler (1964, 1966, 1969).
First-team All-Pro (1969). Two-time second-
team All-Pro (1964, 1965). AP AFL Rookie of
the Year (1964). UPI AFL Rookie of the Year
(1964). Fourth in voting for AP AFL Player of
the Year (1969). Led league in touches
(1964).

Fourth all-time in franchise rushing yards.
Tenth all-time in rushing touchdowns. Fourth
all-time in rushing attempts.

Super Bowl III champion. Ran for 121 yards
and lone touchdown in Super Bowl III. Also
caught four passes for 40 yards and did kick
and punt coverage in the game, but somehow
didn't win MVP. New York Jets Ring of Honor.
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