Thanks for the Memories: 26 years of Jets Football to be Honored on Sunday
With the final game yet to be played at Giants Stadium looming, the Jets organization has announced that they will be honoring players from the 1984-2009 teams at halftime of Sunday's game. Each individual season (sans 2006) will be represented by at least one Jets player.
The halftime ceremony will be held in commemeration of the last 26 years of Jets football that has been played in "Big Brother's" house.
Both Leon Washington and Kris Jenkins will be in attendance, representing their respective teams. This will, no doubt, be a very emotional and powerful ceremony.
The list of players is as follows:
1984 — LB Greg Buttle, RB/KR Bruce Harper, CB Bobby Jackson, DE Joe Klecko, S Ken Schroy, K Pat Leahy, TE Rocky Klever
1985 — DE Mark Gastineau
1986 — WR Wesley Walker
1987 — LB Lance Mehl
1988 — DT Marty Lyons
1989 — QB Ken O'Brien
1990 — WR Al Toon
1991 — LB Kyle Clifton
1992 — S Erik McMillan
1993 — TE Fred Baxter
1994 — G Dwayne White
1995 — WR Wayne Chrebet
1996 — LB Marvin Jones
1997 — RB Adrian Murrell
1998 — QB Vinny Testaverde
1999 — T Jumbo Elliott
2000 — S Victor Green
2001 — CB Aaron Glenn
2002 — G Dave Szott
2003 — FB Jerald Sowell
2004 — CB Ray Mickens
2005 — T Jason Fabini
2007 — RB/KR Leon Washington
2008 — NT Kris Jenkins
2009 — Current Jets team
"This is a great moment for the Jets organization," said Marty Lyons, long-time Jets defensive tackle and now radio color commentator for the team, who is scheduled to address the crowd at halftime Sunday. "We made a lot of great memories at this place, but we're really excited about the future of this team, the new stadium and all the great things that will happen there, too."
quote via NewYorkJets.Com
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What a Great List!
Certainly brings us back, doesn’t it?
Would have liked to see Curtis Martin though!
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An idea for 2006
If they can’t fill that spot, I would nominate ‘Fireman Ed’ to represent that year!
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why no 2006?
Fly in Chad!!!
he’s on IR, i’m sure the dolphins won’t mind. also, maybe we can start working on him to sign as Sanchez’s mentor.
Haha, there’s an idea. We’ll just “borrow” him.
It’s subject to change. As of yesterday they didn’t have anyone from ‘89 either, and actually had Leon representing ’06 (and ’07 was empty)… but have switched some things around. So i’m guessing they have a plan for ‘06. We’ll see.
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Where
is C-Mart?
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Dec 31, 2009 2:40 PM EST reply actions
As for Dennis Byrd
one article I’ve read said that he’s been living reclusively, in Colorado I think. The Jets have tried many times to reach him, but he won’t be attending.
Ideally, Chad Pennington and Curtis Martin should really be there, too.
And Mo Lewis.
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+1 on Mo Lewis
he was my favorite player for a long time
get Fireman ed on the field
THAT WILL PUMP UP THE CROWD
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Rob Moore
He was awesome. And any WR that played with a broken arm deserves to be there.
+1 On Rob Moore
He made some incredible catches. Mo Lewis and Mickey Shuler should also be there. Nice to see Victor Green there, dude could hit.
by Mackey Sasser on Dec 31, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Johnny Mitchell
I just looked him up to see his stats – I remember I liked him, but I don’t think anyone else did.
Anyway, according to Wikipedia: “He is currently serving as a studio analyst for British television channel Sky Sports, on their live NFL coverage.”
Curious about one thing
On what basis are they selecting / honoring the individual players that represent a year?
Was who could actually be there on that day a factor as well?
One nit to pick: Klecko was a defensive tackle, not an end.
Boomer Esiason
He’s actually the reason why he’s a Jets fan. I was around 14 and wasn’t into football yet at the time, and I saw a news profile on him caring for his son who has cystic fibrosis. So when the game was on, I tuned in and rooted for Gang Green, and I’ve been a Jets fan every since.
Anyway, anybody know if he will try to be there? He went to the Pro Bowl as a Jet in ‘93, didn’t he? Plus, it’s two of his former teams playing each other. If the Jets win, all three of his former teams will be in the playoffs.
I know he’s got to cover the early games for CBS, but he should have enough time to cross the river in time for halftime, no? It would be so awesome if he makes it.
Also, it would be so extremely awesome if we could somehow see it broadcast live.
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