Wide receiver · Jets 1960–1972
An original Titan who made every catch count
Maynard helped turn a struggling new franchise into a champion. He was the first player to sign with the Titans, then became Joe Namath’s longtime receiving partner. His six catches and two touchdowns against Oakland sent the Jets to Super Bowl III. Away from the headlines, he was inventive about his craft, using custom soccer-style cleats to make sharp cuts and keep his legs fresh.
The person behind the name
His partnership with Namath gave a young franchise a dangerous passing game. Their connection helped turn years of losing into a championship opportunity.
He retired with pro records of 633 catches and 11,834 receiving yards across his NFL and AFL career.
Jets years: 1960–1972. The honors above distinguish team recognition from Canton’s whole-career recognition.
Nobody builds a team alone
The story, on the record
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