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When the New York Titans became the New York Jets

When the New York Titans became the New York Jets

Fifty-one years ago Tuesday, the New York Titans scrapped their old name and unveiled a new one: the Jets. Club president / CEO Sonny Werblin made the call, with the positioning of home field Shea Stadium between Idlewild Airport and LaGuardia Airport one key element in the decision, according to the club. For the 1963…