It was a play that symbolized the futility of the Jets franchise, made worse by the fact that it occurred against the Patriots, a moment comical to outsiders and horrific for those involved.
The Butt Fumble of 2012? That, too.
But this was Sept. 17, 1960, the second game in Titans / Jets history, a 28-24 loss at the Polo Grounds in which Chuck Shonta of the Boston Patriots returned a fumbled punt attempt by the Jets 25 yards on the last play of the game.
“Stupid football,” Titans owner Harry Wismer said afterward in Newsday’s account.