Photos: A Look Back at the First Monday Night Football Game
The Browns and Jets face each other tonight on Monday Night Football, nearly 49 years to the date when these teams met in the first-ever Monday Night Football game.
Cleveland Browns linebacker Billy Andrews (52) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Jets Sept. 21, 1970, in Cleveland. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath (12) looks on from the sideline during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns Sept. 21, 1970 in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Jets 31-21. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
An ABC cameraman is seen on the sideline during the first "Monday Night Football" telecast, Monday, Sept. 21, 1970, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Jets 31-21. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Cleveland Browns defensive ends Jack Gregory (81) and Ron Snidow (88) blast through the New York Jets protection and nab quarterback Joe Namath in second quarter of their game in Cleveland Ohio Sept 21, 1970. (AP Photo/Julian C. Wilson)
