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.

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.

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.