The New York Jets, established in 1960, play for the Eastern Division of the AFC in the National Football League. After the franchise was awarded in 1959, the team was called the Titans of York, remaining that way from 1960 until 1962. After considering several new nicknames including 'Dodgers', 'Gothams' and 'Borros', the team was christened the Jets. The name was inspired by the proximity of their new home Shea Stadium to LaGuardia Airport. Thanks to the combination of head coach Weeb Ewbank and relatvely new draftee Joe Namath, the team has won 1 AFL-NFL Championship, winning against the Baltimore Colts. They hold 4 division championships and have appeared in the playoffs 13 times.
The New York Jets represent the New York metropolitan area, playing their home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey. East Rutherford is a suburb of New York and is where the Meadowlands Sports Complex where the Izod Center and the New Meadowlands Stadium can be found. It is also the headquarters of Management Dynamics and the Hudson Group. East Rutherford is a part of Bergen County, itself also a wonderful destination for tourists. Some of its notable structures and locales include the Bergen County Court House, the Tenafly Nature Center, the Bergen Museum of Art and Science, the Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum and the Puffin Foundation. It is also home to numerous parks and reservations, including Belmont Hill County Park, Ramapo Mountain Reservation and Campgaw Mountain Reservation.
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