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Key moments and achievements from Matthews Snell's life.
Matthews was born
· New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Career Milestone
Matt Snell was selected by the New York Jets in the AFL draft, beginning a nine-year career entirely with the Jets. He would team with halfback Emerson Boozer and quarterback Joe Namath to form the most famous backfield in franchise history.
Career Milestone
Matt Snell was selected by the New York Jets in the AFL draft, beginning a nine-year career entirely with the Jets. He would team with halfback Emerson Boozer and quarterback Joe Namath to form the most famous backfield in franchise history.
Won Award
In his rookie year with the Jets, Snell rushed for a team-record 180 yards against the Houston Oilers on his way to a 945-yard season, earning AFL Rookie of the Year honors. His immediate impact established him as one of the premier fullbacks in professional football.
Won Award
In his rookie year with the Jets, Snell rushed for a team-record 180 yards against the Houston Oilers on his way to a 945-yard season, earning AFL Rookie of the Year honors. His immediate impact established him as one of the premier fullbacks in professional football.
Won Award
Snell was selected to three AFL/NFL Pro Bowls during his career with the Jets, recognizing his consistent excellence as one of the league's top fullbacks. His powerful running style and versatility as a receiver out of the backfield made him an indispensable part of the Jets' offense throughout the 1960s.
Won Award
Snell was selected to three AFL/NFL Pro Bowls during his career with the Jets, recognizing his consistent excellence as one of the league's top fullbacks. His powerful running style and versatility as a receiver out of the backfield made him an indispensable part of the Jets' offense throughout the 1960s.
Championship Achievement
On January 12, 1969, Snell scored the New York Jets' only touchdown in their historic 16-7 upset of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. He carried the ball 30 times for a then-Super Bowl record 121 rushing yards, going four yards around left end in the second quarter for the game's pivotal score.
Championship Achievement
On January 12, 1969, Snell scored the New York Jets' only touchdown in their historic 16-7 upset of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. He carried the ball 30 times for a then-Super Bowl record 121 rushing yards, going four yards around left end in the second quarter for the game's pivotal score.
Career Achievement
Snell played his entire nine-year professional career with the New York Jets, retiring as one of the franchise's all-time great players. Despite being overshadowed by Joe Namath's guarantee and MVP award in Super Bowl III, Snell's rushing performance in that game remains one of the greatest in Super Bowl history.
Career Achievement
Snell played his entire nine-year professional career with the New York Jets, retiring as one of the franchise's all-time great players. Despite being overshadowed by Joe Namath's guarantee and MVP award in Super Bowl III, Snell's rushing performance in that game remains one of the greatest in Super Bowl history.
Matthews Snell passed away
