JIM TURNER
Place Kicker
No. 11
Utah State
"Who led the Jets in scoring last year? Jim Turner, 88 points."
-1967 Topps No. 95
"How many extra points did Jim Turner kick in 1966? 34."
-1967 Topps No. 100
Last year Jim's 18 field goals (3rd in the AFL) in 35 attempts (2nd) were good for a 51.7 % mark (5th), he made 34 of 35 extra points, and his 88 points were fourth in the league and led the Jets.
Jim's three field goals on September 25 at Bears Stadium against the Broncos were the winning margin in a 16-7 Jet win. His 33-yarder two weeks later at home against the Chargers made the difference in a 17-16 New York victory.
CURLEY JOHNSON
Punter
No. 33
Houston
Curley once again greatly helped the Jet defense with his long punts last year. His 62 punts (6th in the AFL) for 2,633 yards (6th) were good for a 42.5-yard average (3rd). None of his punts were blocked.
Curley joined New York in 1962 while they were still the Titans and coach Ewbank has greatly appreciated his work as a Jet. By the end of the 1965 season, Curley held the AFL record for career punts.
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