In the first game officially recognized as the "Super Bowl," Namath's salute says it all. In the first two Super Bowls the AFC had been woefully represented. Many still believed the AFL was still a laughing stock of a league. What makes this game so great are the circumstances, and the great declaration. Asked for the umpteenth time how his Jets were going to possibly stand up to the mighty Colts, Namath, out of anger, said that the Jets were going to win. He was practically laughed out of the press room, but his teammates took it as a challenge. The game itself was a defensive struggle, but with a great game plan and timely passes on Namath's part, the Jets staked a 16-0 4th quarter lead over the stunned Colts. The Jets didn't throw a single pass the entire 4th quarter. Johnny Unitas came in in the 4th quarter in relief and threw a late touchdown, but it wasn't enough, and the Jets finally legitimized the AFL.
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