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'''Gerald John Philbin''' (born July 31, 1941) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[defensive end]] in the [[American Football League]] (NFL) and [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was a four-year [[starting lineup|starter]] playing [[college football]] for the [[Buffalo Bulls football|Buffalo Bulls]], earning several honors including second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]], [[Little All-American]], and All-American Academic team.<ref>"[http://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/LIB-UA004/id/145/rec/1 Buffalo President Clifford C. Furnas congratulating Gerry Philbin for his athletic accomplishments in achieving All-East Team for the fifth time]," ''Clifford C. Furnas Collection'' - University at Buffalo Libraries Digital Collections.</ref> Drafted by both the [[Detroit Lions]] of the NFL and the [[New York Jets]] of the AFL in the third round of their respective 1964 drafts, he joined the Jets and became an immediate starter and perennial [[All-AFL]] selection at defensive end. He played stellar defense for them for nine seasons.
'''Gerald John Philbin''' (July 31, 1941 – June 25, 2025) was an American professional [[American football|football]] player who played [[defensive end]] in the [[American Football League]] (AFL) and [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was a four-year [[starting lineup|starter]] playing [[college football]] for the [[Buffalo Bulls football|Buffalo Bulls]], earning several honors including second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]], [[Little All-American]], and All-American Academic team.<ref>"[https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/3455 Buffalo President Clifford C. Furnas congratulating Gerry Philbin for his athletic accomplishments in achieving All-East Team for the fifth time]," ''Clifford C. Furnas Collection'' - University at Buffalo Libraries Digital Collections.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=June 2025}} Drafted by both the [[Detroit Lions]] of the NFL and the [[New York Jets]] of the AFL in the third round of their respective 1964 drafts, he joined the Jets and became an immediate starter and perennial [[All-AFL]] selection at defensive end. He played stellar defense for them for nine seasons.


He was selected as an [[AFL All-Star]] in 1968 and 1969. A ferocious pass-rusher, Philbin recorded {{frac|14|1|2}} sacks of opposing quarterbacks in 1968, helping the Jets win the [[AFL championship]]. In the third [[Super Bowl III|AFL-NFL World Championship Game]], Philbin anchored the Jets defense in limiting the Colts to seven points.
He was selected as an [[AFL All-Star]] in 1968 and 1969. A ferocious pass-rusher, Philbin recorded {{frac|14|1|2}} [[quarterback sack|sacks]] of opposing quarterbacks in 1968, helping the Jets win the [[AFL championship]]. In Super Bowl III, Philbin anchored the Jets defense in limiting the Colts to seven points.


In 1973, he joined the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] for one season and finished his career in the short-lived [[World Football League]] as a member of the [[New York Stars (WFL)|New York Stars]] in 1974 where he joined former [[Super Bowl III]] alumni [[George Sauer, Jr]], [[Randy Beverly]], [[John Dockery]], [[John Elliott (defensive lineman)|John Elliott]], and [[Vito (Babe) Parilli]]. He was an [[World Football League#1974 All-WFL Team|All-WFL]] selection in 1974. Philbin is a member of the [[AFL All-Time Team]].
In 1973, he joined the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] for one season and finished his career in the short-lived [[World Football League]] as a member of the [[New York Stars (WFL)|New York Stars]] in 1974 where he joined [[Super Bowl III]] alumni [[George Sauer, Jr]], [[Randy Beverly]], [[John Dockery]], [[John Elliott (defensive lineman)|John Elliott]], and [[Vito (Babe) Parilli]]. He was an [[World Football League#1974 All-WFL Team|All-WFL]] selection in 1974. Philbin was a member of the [[AFL All-Time Team]].  
 
Philbin died from [[dementia]] in [[Palm Beach Gardens, Florida]], on June 25, 2025. He was 83.<ref>{{cite news|first=Richard|last= Sandomir|title=Gerry Philbin, Star Defensive End for the Jets, Dies at 83|date=June 28, 2025|newspaper=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/sports/football/gerry-philbin-dead.html|access-date=June 30, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 25, 2025 |title=Philbin, key defensive cog on Jets' SB team, dies |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45584265/former-jets-defensive-great-gerry-philbin-dies-age-83 |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>


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Gerald John Philbin (July 31, 1941 – June 25, 2025) was an American professional football player who played defensive end in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He was a four-year starter playing college football for the Buffalo Bulls, earning several honors including second-team All-American, Little All-American, and All-American Academic team.[1]Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Drafted by both the Detroit Lions of the NFL and the New York Jets of the AFL in the third round of their respective 1964 drafts, he joined the Jets and became an immediate starter and perennial All-AFL selection at defensive end. He played stellar defense for them for nine seasons.

He was selected as an AFL All-Star in 1968 and 1969. A ferocious pass-rusher, Philbin recorded <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />14+1⁄2 sacks of opposing quarterbacks in 1968, helping the Jets win the AFL championship. In Super Bowl III, Philbin anchored the Jets defense in limiting the Colts to seven points.

In 1973, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles for one season and finished his career in the short-lived World Football League as a member of the New York Stars in 1974 where he joined Super Bowl III alumni George Sauer, Jr, Randy Beverly, John Dockery, John Elliott, and Vito (Babe) Parilli. He was an All-WFL selection in 1974. Philbin was a member of the AFL All-Time Team.

Philbin died from dementia in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on June 25, 2025. He was 83.[2][3]

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  1. ↑ "Buffalo President Clifford C. Furnas congratulating Gerry Philbin for his athletic accomplishments in achieving All-East Team for the fifth time," Clifford C. Furnas Collection - University at Buffalo Libraries Digital Collections.
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