NY sports history: Dec. 18, 1956
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IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Sunday, Dec. 26, 1982
Jackson's long TD runs rout Vikings
Bobby Jackson had long scores on a blocked field-goal return and an interception as the Jets beat Minnesota, 42-14, in their first appearance at the brand-new Metrodome in Minneapolis. Jackson ran 80 yards with Rick Danmeier's blocked field-goal attempt in the second quarter, then picked off Tommy Kramer's pass in the fourth quarter and ran it back 77 yards. Freeman McNeil added to the rout with a pair of short TDs.
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Jets players have Aaron Glenn's back
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Where will Jets and Giants pick in NFL Draft?
Rock: Finally, no more Jets and Giants games
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Jets Insider: Glenn likely to get chance to turn things around in Year 2
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LIer Schmitt recalls Jets' win over Raiders in AFL title game in 1968: 'We hated each other'
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