1972 New York Jets Board of Directors

JETS DIRECTORS

"The New York Jets' 1971 campaign was almost a mirror image of the 1970 season, as the Jets Directors, along with the loyal fans of the team, suffered through another season of frustration. Once again the Big Green was plagued by injuries to key personnel, playing most of the season with new faces in the starting lineups. Yet the Jets remained competitive and finished with a 6-8 mark.
The New York Jets Directors have been the impetus for the remarkable transition of the troubled New York entry in the now defunct American Football League. They hired Weeb Ewbank in 1963 to build, and the rest is professional football history. Ewbank's team responded brilliantly with a World Championship (1968), an AFL title (1968), and two AFL Eastern Division crowns (1968 & 1969).
Three members of the Jets' original Board of Directors have been a guiding force in this development- Philip H. Iselin, President; Townsend B. Martin, Chairman of the Board; and Leon Hess, Vice-President and Treasurer. Mrs. Helen L. Springborn, daughter of the late President of the club, Donald Lillis, assumed the post of Vice-President and Secretary in 1968 and has become one of the most respected women in professional sports.
The front office appointed by the Jets Directors is one of the most highly regarded in the National Football League. Both on and off the field, the club is talented and full of vitality.
The Board of Directors are dedicated to perfection- their efforts have been rewarded in the past, and they will continue to strive for nothing less in the future. With the continued support of their fans, the New York Jets look forward to a championship season in 1972!"

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

PHILIP H. ISELIN (President)

"Philip H. Iselin is the president of the Korell Company and president and Chairman of the Board of the Monmouth Park Jockey Club. The popular Iselin has had an extensive background in racing, and now enjoys the unique distinction of heading two major sporting concerns.
Mr. Iselin lives in Oceanport, New Jersey and in 1969 was the recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Monmouth College (NJ) for his contributions to the shore area."

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

TOWNSEND B. MARTIN (Chairman of the Board)

"Townsend B. Martin is an internationally known owner and breeder of thoroughbred race horses and a member of the Jockey Club. Mr. Martin is also engaged in the investment banking business with Bessemer Securities Corp. in New York City. An original backer of the Monmouth Park Jockey Club in 1946, he now serves on its Board of Directors."

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

LEON HESS (Vice-President and Treasurer)

"Leon Hess is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Amerada Hess Corporation, one of the great integrated oil companies in the world. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Monmouth Park Jockey Club, the American Broadcasting Corporation and the New Jersey National Bank and Trust Company, among others."

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

HELEN L. SPRINGBORN ( Vice-President and Secretary)

"Helen L. Springborn is the daughter of the late President of the Jets, Donald C. Lillis. Mrs. Springborn is an enthusiastic football fan. She resides with her family in Greenwich, Connecticut."

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos