Bill Chastain

Knowledge and memory are an important part of the fabric of being a fan. So are experiences. 100 Things also includes things fans should actually see and do before they join their heroes at the Pearly Gates. This book contains numerous tips and suggestions for enjoying a team on a different, more involved, level.

The storied New York Jets NFL franchise has long been full of pride and passionate fans, and the Jets have provided decades of incredible memories for its legion of loyal followers. The tradition of congregating in the Meadowlands on an autumn Sunday afternoon is the perfect day for any Jets fan, and author Bill Chastain captures this tradition and others in the new book, 100 Things Jets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.

100 Things Jets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die was written for all of those serious football fans who want to enhance their Jets IQ. It reveals special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches. Chastain touches on some of the most famous games, players and traditions in Jets history including:


* The famous Super Bowl III that put the New York Jets on the map
* Steve O'Neal's 98-yard punt against the Broncos in Denver
* The New York Sack Exchange in the 1980s
* The evolution of the Jets uniform
* The Ken O'Brien-Dan Marino shootout in 1986
* The Monday Night Miracle against Miami in 2000


New York football fans will thoroughly enjoy reading about all of these incredible facts, people, and stories that have created such a legacy for the Jets over the years. Joe Namath, Don Maynard, Sammy Baugh, Mark Gastineu, Curtis Martin, John Riggins, Al Toon and many more influential players and personnel are featured throughout the book.

So whether you are tailgating at the new Jets stadium, taking in a road game with rest of the Jets Nation or watching Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez run the show on TV every fall Sunday, you know you are part of something special as a Jets fan. If you want to call yourself a true New York football aficionado, increase your knowledge of the franchise, and experience the full extent of Jets football, then 100 Things Jets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is a must read.