Overview
- The New York Jets confirmed Snell’s death, and his son said he died Tuesday morning of natural causes at an assisted-living facility on Long Island.
- Snell powered the Jets’ 16-7 upset of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III with 121 rushing yards on 30 carries and the game’s only touchdown.
- He spent nine seasons with the Jets, won AFL Rookie of the Year in 1964, earned three AFL All-Star selections, and finished with 4,285 rushing yards, fourth in team history.
- Snell remained estranged from the franchise for decades, alleging a broken post-career promise by part-owner Sonny Werblin and later refusing to attend his 2015 Ring of Honor induction.
- He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his son, Beau, his daughter, Jada, and his grandson, Donte.