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Leon Hess was the Jets owner from 1964 until his death in 1999. He bought the team with several partners (Phil Iselin and David "Sonny" Werblin) and eventually bought each one until he became the sole owner in 1984. Upon his death, his estate sold the team to Robert Wood Johnson IV in 2000.
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Who sponsors the New York Jets?
The Jets have numerous corporate sponsors. Their primary sponsor is the Hess petroleum company, the company founded by former owner Leon Hess.
What team was originally named the New York Titans?
From 1960 to 1962, the New York Jets franchise was named the Titans of New York.
What football team is named jets?
The new york jets.
Who owned the New York Jets in 1968?
Leon Hess and Phil Iselin. David "Sonny" Werblin was bought out of his share of ownership at the start of 1968.
What NFL Football team is named after a mode of travel?
The new york jets
Is the Jets and the Giants named after New York City or the state of New York?
New York city because all of the other teams are named after cities not states
Where did the New York Jets originate from?
New York City. They were originally the Titans of New York and founded as part of the American Football League by sportscaster Harry Wismer. They were purchased in 1963 by oil magnate Leon Hess, entertainment mogul David Werblin, and horse racetrack owner Phil Iselin and renamed the Jets.
What football team is 747s?
That would be the New York Jets.
Is there a former New York Jets player named Schaffer?
Shafer Suggs played for the Jets in the late 70's and early 80's.
How dit the New York Jets get their name?
When David "Sonny" Werblin bought the team he wanted to personify the jet age, so he named the team the Jets.
What team was Brett Favre on in 2008?
he was not drafted he was traded to The New York Jets
What professional football team is 747s?
The New York Jets.
