JETS' MICHAELS RETIRES; WALTON WILL TAKE OVER (original) (raw)
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JETS' MICHAELS RETIRES
- Feb. 10, 1983
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Walt Michaels, who survived when his club was a loser, retired as coach of the Jets today, only 17 days after they had come one victory short of going to the Super Bowl.
Joe Walton, who was hired by Michaels as offensive coordinator in 1981, met with the team tonight and agreed to replace Michaels, according to a source familiar with the club. The official announcement will be made here Thursday. Walton, who is 47 years old, had been interviewed recently by three other teams for a headcoaching position.
Michaels, in a brief statement issued to the press by the team, said that his reason for leaving was wanting more time with his family. But other club sources said that he was forced to retire.
Neither Michaels nor the club president, Jim Kensil, was available for comment. Kensil was not here at the club's training facility or at his offices in Manhattan. Friction With Kensil Reported
Michaels, who is 53 years old, spent part of the day at an undisclosed location with his physician and longtime friend, Dr. Calvin Nicholas, who also is the team's internist. Dr. Nicholas would not say where he saw Michaels, but said, ''He was in good spirits.''
Several coaches and players said today they had believed for some time that there was friction between Michaels and Kensil over the coach's behavior.
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