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Brian Tuohy | Sports Conspiracies & Game Fixing
Super Bowl III, Jets vs Colts Merger Legitimacy
Super Bowl III, featuring Joe Namath and the New York Jets' upset of the Baltimore Colts, is identified as a potentially fixed game intended to legitimize the AFL-NFL merger. At the time, the AFL lacked credibility with fans, and a Jets victory was the best business decision to ensure the financial success of the newly combined league. This single event is presented as a foundational moment that calls the long-term integrity of the NFL into question.