Bill Mathis
Mel Ott wore number 4 for the New York Giants baseball team. His number was retired in 1948.
Three notable defensive backs have worn the number 40 for the New York Jets franchise -- Pro Bowl safety Dainard Paulson (1961-66 including 1961-62 as a New York Titan), cornerback Bobby Jackson (1978-85) and Pro Bowl cornerback James Hasty (1988-94). Others include defensive back/kick returner Mike Battle (1969-70) and running back Hank Bjorklund (1972-74).
From 1960 to 1962, the New York Jets franchise was named the Titans of New York.
Mike Mussina wore number 35 with the New York Yankees. He also wore number 35 with the Baltimore Orioles with the exception of his rookie year in 1991, when he wore number 42
In 1969, no player wore #57 for the New York Jets.
In 1999, Steve Atwater wore #27 for the New York Jets.
In 1980, running back Clark Gaines wore #21 for the New York Jets.
For the 2001-02 season, punter Daniel Pope wore #4 for the New York Jets.
No player wore #33.
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Bill Mathis
According to pro-football-reference.com, there was no player who wore number 17 on the active roster of the 1970 New York Jets.
Brett Favre wore number 4 as a New York Jet, the same number he wore with the Packers. For more sports information check out sportsmedia101.com and for more Jets information follow the link on the website to the Jets site.
QB Joe Namath in 1976.
Brett Favre