Nick Mangold’s family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy at a wake for the legendary center, who died from complications of kidney disease on Oct. 25.
Mangold, 41, was a big presence on the field and off, and at St. Vincent Martyr Church in Madison, New Jersey, where he was a parishioner and volunteer.
“He was the heart and soul of the Jets”
The long line of mourners at the church Monday included former players, friends, fans and others from the community.
“Just a great kid. Like a little brother to me. Really enjoyed my time with Nick. It was obvious early on he was going to be a special player. He had the physical maturity, the mental maturity, the football IQ,” Pete Kendall, another former Jet, said.
“We always talked about him running…
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