When You Win, There's Nothing Left to Say

The 1968 Jets can take their championship with them. And even though they have bragging rights, they seldom use them.

Namath said he's kept in touch with a few of the Colts players from that Super Bowl that wasn't even officially called the Super Bowl yet. Ray Perkins was his teammate at Alabama, so they've remained close. And living in South Florida, Namath said he often crosses paths with former Colts coach Don Shula.

They rarely talk about the game that was a defining moment in their lives and the history of the league. "Over the years, nothing has needed to be said," Namath said. "There never had to be anything said to the Colts players. Winning speaks for itself. I talk about it when it's brought up. But when you win, you don't have to say anything."