Nick Mangold gone at 41
Been battling Kidney disease 1/2 his life...
RIP
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Former New York Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold died at the age of 41 due to complications of kidney disease, the team announced on Sunday.
Mangold died on Saturday night after battling chronic kidney disease for nearly 19 years and was undergoing dialysis.
“Nick was more than a legendary center,” Jets Chairman Woody Johnson said in a statement. “He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football. Off the field, Nick’s wit, warmth, and unwavering loyalty made him a cherished member of our extended Jets family.”
The news comes ahead of the Jets’ game against the Bengals in Cincinnati, where the team is looking for its first win of the season.
On ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown,” Mangold’s former head coach, Rex Ryan, was emotional upon learning of his passsing.
“It’s brutal,” Ryan said with Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss consoling him. “Such a great young man. I had the pleasure of coaching him for all six years with the Jets.
“I remember it was obvious I was getting fired. My last game, Mangold’s injured. Like, injured. He comes to me and says, ‘I’m playing this game.’ He wanted to play for me. That’s what I remember about this kid. He was awesome and just way too young. I feel so bad for his wife and family – rough.”
CNN
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
He was a good one, peace for his family.
IIRC he had a sister, twin maybe, was kind of famous herself like an Olympic wrestler or weight lifter or something.
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
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