Super Bowl III took place on January 12, 1969, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. This championship game featured the New York Jets and the Baltimore Colts. The Jets, led by quarterback Joe Namath, were significant underdogs, but Namath famously guaranteed a victory before the game. In a surprising turn of events, the Jets won the game 16-7, marking the first Super Bowl victory for an AFL team. This game is notable for its impact on the popularity of professional football and is remembered for Namath's bold prediction and the Jets' historic win against the heavily favored Colts.