New York Jets: Most notable player to wear each number
By Cory Kinnan
81. Gerry Philbin
Gerry Philbin, the Jets’ defensive end from 1964-72 played all but one season of his career in New York; Philbin spent one season in Philadelphia with the Eagles before retiring in 1973. During his career in New York, Philbin was named to two Pro Bowls and was named an all-pro in two straight season in 1968-69. He played in the era before tackles and sacks were recorded.
82. Santana Moss
A receiver predominantly known for his time in Washington, Santana Moss began his career as a Jet and played his first four seasons in New York from 2001-04. Throughout his career, Moss managed to accumulate four years where he had over 1,000 yards receiving; one of those seasons came in 2003 with the Jets. Moss finished his four seasons in New York with 151 catches, 2,400 yards and 19 touchdowns.
83. Kellen Winslow Jr.
Perhaps the most forgettable player on this list is troubled tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. The former top-five pick of the Cleveland Browns came to New York in the last year of his career after failed experiments to revive his career in Tampa Bay and New England.
Winslow Jr. started three games and appeared in 12 total during the 2013 season and finished the year with 388 yards and two scores. Once thought of as a better prospect than his father, Winslow Jr. could never keep it together on or off the field to put together a solid career.
84. Art Powell
In his ten year career, Art Powell played both sides of the ball for the Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and the New York Titans. He came to New York in 1960 after one year in Philadelphia and played in the Big Apple for three years before heading to the west coast with the Raiders.
While a member of the New York Titans, Powell was named an all-pro in 1960, and had two 1,000 yard receiving seasons. He tallied a total of 3,200 yards and 27 touchdowns while playing for New York.
85. Derrick Mason
The two-time Pro Bowl and long-time Tennessee Titan wide receiver finished his career in a Jets uniform in 2011 after signing for the last five weeks of the season. Before coming to New York, Mason spent eight seasons in Nashville, six in Baltimore, and seven games in Houston.
With over 12,000 yards receiving and 66 touchdowns for his career, he managed just 115 yards on 13 catches while wearing the green and white. Mason retired following his short stint in 2011.