99 is the number worn by Mark Gastineau with the 1984 New York Jets. Mark Gastineau was one of the fiercest DL in NFL history. He was well known for his crazy celebrations after sacking a quarterback.
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Mark Gastineau is the most famous to wear the number. Since then it's been worn by Bryan Thomas who in turn sold the number to Jason Taylor when he came to town from Miami. Blechhh. Since Jason Taylor has left, no one has worn the number (I think). I think Thomas should take it back, but knowing him (very humble dude) he's not about recognition and probably hasn't even thought about it.
Bruce Harper wore number 42 for the New York Jets. He was a running back and kick returner and was signed by the Jets in 1977. For more sports information check out sportsmedia101.com and for more Jets news follow the link on the website to the jets101 site.
Danny Woodhead currently wears number 39 for the Patriots. The most famous player to wear the number is running back Sam Cunningham.
CB Randy Beverly.
Beverly played for the Jets between 1967-1969 and was a starting cornerback in Super Bowl III.