Back in the late 1960s, it was all about tough defenses and power running. Of course, most New York Jets fans will remember this era as the time when quarterback Joe Namath was the talk of the town and held his own on the gridiron.
Before guaranteeing a win in Super Bowl III against the mighty Baltimore Colts, it was the consistent play of particular cornerback that not only brought the Jets to the big game but also cemented the biggest win ever in franchise history.
That’s right ladies and gentlemen, cornerback Johnny Sample was a quiet defender that used his veteran experience to always be one step ahead of the competition.