Super Bowl hero Matt Snell dies after lengthy illness, decades-long grudge with Jets

Former NFL running back Matt Snell has died at age 84, the New York Jets confirmed.

A cause of death was not immediately announced.

In addition to his heroics in Super Bowl III, Snell is remembered for a standout rookie season, earning AFL Rookie of the Year honors and setting the Jets single-game rushing record. In the franchise's only Super Bowl title, Snell rushed for 121 yards and scored New York’s lone touchdown.

Snell overcame a knee injury to play a key role in the Jets' 16-7 victory.