The Directors have always been an aggressive group, acting quickly for the betterment of the club. In 1963 they moved immediately to retain the services of Ewbank, one of the most respected head coaches in the pro ranks. Most recently, in an innovative decision, the Board named Charley Winner to succeed the retiring Ewbank in 1974 and to join the staff immediately.
'I believe in an orderly transition,' remarked President Philip Iselin at the time. 'I feel that by naming Charley to our staff now, he will gain a full year of learning in our organization.'
Three members of the Jets' original Board of Directors have been a guiding force in the development of the franchise since they acquired the team in 1963- President Philip Iselin; 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. They have been rewarded in the past and continue to strive for nothing less in the future.
Philip H. Iselin, President, is the president of the Korell Company and Chairman of the Board of the Monmouth Jockey Club. The popular Iselin has an extensive background in racing and 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.
Townsend B. Martin, Chairman of the Board, is an internationally known owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses 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.
Leon Hess, Vice-President and Treasurer, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Amerada Hess Corporation. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Monmouth Park Jockey Club, the American Broadcasting Corporation and the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company.
Mrs. Helen L. Springborn, Vice-President and Secretary, is the daughter of the late President of the Jets, Donald C. Lillis. She is a vivacious and enthusiastic football fan who is in regular attendance at every Jet game and function. She resides with her family in Greenwich, Connecticut."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
HOMER EDINGTON (Director of Player Personnel)
"Edington joined the Jets four years ago after a long high school and college coaching career in Ohio and Michigan. He directed the Jets to a strong draft in both 1970 and 1971.
Homer coached against Weeb Ewbank nearly 30 years ago on the Ohio high school circuit. In the '50s he was a civilian athlete consultant to the U.S. Army in France and Germany and head coach at New Albany High (Ohio). He coached eight years at Lakewood High (Hebron, Ohio) from 1960-67, and then spent a year at Muskegon Heights High (Michigan) just prior to joining the Jets.
Edington graduated from Ohio State."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
CARROLL HUNTRESS (Talent Scout and Assistant Coach)
"A newcomer to the Jet organization, Huntress will serve as a scout in the Jets combine with Denver and Houston. He has a coaching record in the high school and collegiate ranks which extends back to 1949.
Huntress joined the University of Maryland in 1960. He coached the freshmen and the offensive ends for five years at College Park. He became head coach at Bucknell in 1965, serving four years."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
JESS THOMPSON (Talent Scout and Assistant Coach)
"Thompson enters his second season with the Jets after joining the team in the summer of 1972. He served for six years as a scout with the Blesto VII combine from 1965-70.
He began his coaching career at Seminole High in Florida. Two years later Thompson moved to Cameron J.C. where he produced two Little Rose Bowl champs in his 13 years there. He also served as a defensive assistant coach at Mississippi Southern (two years), Tulsa (five years) and Texas Tech (two years) before moving to the Calgary Stampeders in 1961."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
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