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Former NFL Player Makes Plea After Revealing Health Diagnosis

Former NFL Player Makes Plea After Revealing Health Diagnosis

Summary

Former NFL player Nick Mangold, who played for the New York Jets, announced that he needs a kidney transplant due to a genetic condition that led to chronic kidney disease. Mangold is seeking a donor with type O blood and shared this news on social media.

Key Facts

  • Nick Mangold played as an offensive lineman for the New York Jets for 11 seasons.
  • He was diagnosed with a genetic defect in 2006, which caused chronic kidney disease.
  • Mangold needs a kidney transplant and is looking for a donor with type O blood.
  • He posted an appeal on social media, asking for help in finding a donor.
  • Mangold was named All-Pro three times during his NFL career.
  • He contributed significantly to the Jets reaching the AFC Championship game in 2010 and 2011.
  • Mangold was inducted into the Jets Ring of Honor in 2022.
  • He played college football for Ohio State and was part of the 2002 national title-winning team.
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