Gerry Philbin, a star defensive end for the New York Jets during the AFL days and a member of the 1968 Super Bowl champion team, died Wednesday at the age of 83, the team announced.

Gerry Philbin, one of the most distinguished players in University at Buffalo's football history who went on to become a defensive leader for the Super Bowl champion New York Jets, has died

Former New York Jets star defensive end Gerry Philbin has died, the team has announced. He was 83 years old. Philbin played for the Jets from 1964-1972, appearing in 112 games and making 109 starts.