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Ohio State and Jets Legend Nick Mangold Dies at 41

10/31/2025

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Nick Mangold, longtime Ohio State and New York Jets legend, died on October 26 at age 41 from chronic kidney disease.
He helped Ohio State win the 2002 national championship and joined the Jets' Ring of Honor in 2022.
A moment of silence will be held at Ohio Stadium before the Penn State game to honor his legacy.
Coach Jim Tressel praised Mangold as an exemplary teammate and family man.

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Nick Mangold, longtime Ohio State and New York Jets legend, died on October 26 at age 41 from chronic kidney disease.
He helped Ohio State win the 2002 national championship and joined the Jets' Ring of Honor in 2022.
A moment of silence will be held at Ohio Stadium before the Penn State game to honor his legacy.
Coach Jim Tressel praised Mangold as an exemplary teammate and family man.