New York Sack Exchange

After the 1981 NFL season, in which the Jets earned their first playoff appearance since 1969 behind 40.5 sacks from Mark Gastineau and Joe Klecko, the entire Jets defensive line was invited to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Thus, a great nickname was born. Rounded out by Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam, The New York Sack Exchange led the Jets to the playoffs again the next year, losing in the AFC Championship to Miami. With on field success and a steady stream of New York tabloid intrigue throughout the 80s (Gastineau dated a famous actress), this stellar defensive unit more than earned their clever and memorable nickname.