Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets shock the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl after the 1968 season, has died, the team announced Friday. He was 83.

Gerry Philbin #81of the New York Jets looks on during player introduction before an AFL football game circa 1969. Getty Images He also was a Detroit Lions third-round pick in the NFL draft.

Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets shock the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl after the 1968 season, has died. He was 83. The Jets announced Philbin's death on Friday, and ...