Jeremy Ruckert was 10 years old when his beloved New York Jets last competed for a chance to reach the Super Bowl. Center Nick Mangold was a crucial member of that squad and solidified himself as a Gang Green great during his 11-year run in the Meadowlands. The two-time First-Team All-Pro passed away at 41 years of age on Oct. 25 after battling kidney disease. His life and legacy deeply resonate with so many people , including Ruckert.

The Long Island native who grew up watching Mangold now plays tight end for the Jets. His connection to the 2022 Ring of Honor inductee is made even stronger by the fact that they both attended The Ohio State University. Ruckert made a touching gesture before Sunday's 27-20 home win versus the Cleveland Browns, arriving in a No. 55 Nick Mangold Buck

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