1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets Super Bowl III (George Sauer 35-yard pass from Joe Namath) | On this day in Professional Football History

1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets Super Bowl III (Jimmy Orr 11-yard pass from Johnny Unitas) | On this day in Professional Football History

1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets (George Sauer 35-yard pass from Joe Namath) Super Bowl III | On this day in Professional Football History

1969-11-30 Atlanta Falcons @ Baltimore Colts (Harmon Wages 34-yard run) | On this day in Professional Football History

1969-1-12 Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets (Jimmy Orr 11-yard pass from Johnny Unitas) Super Bowl III | On this day in Professional Football History

January 12, 1969: Former Baltimore Colts running back Tom Matte recalls his confrontation with New York Jets cornerback Johnny Sample after breaking a 50 yard run. It was one of few big plays made by the Colts in a 16-7 upset loss in Super Bowl III. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this NFL Films video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

🏈On January 12, 1969 Super Bowl III, the third AFL–NFL Championship Game and the first to officially bear the trademark name "Super Bowl", was played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The 19-point underdog AFL champion New York Jets defeated the NFL champion Baltimore Colts by a score of 16–7. The game is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Jets quarterback Joe Namath famously made an appearance three days before the Super Bowl at the Miami Touchdown Club and personall