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Fireman Ed through the years
![Fireman Ed in October 2012 during a game against the Texans.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/24/xxx-jets-texans-rd754--16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fireman Ed in October 2012 during a game against the Texans.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports![Fireman Ed in Sept. 2012 getting the fans going before the game between the Jets and 49ers at MetLife Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/24/usp-nfl_-san-francisco-49ers-at-new-york-jets_001-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fireman Ed in Sept. 2012 getting the fans going before the game between the Jets and 49ers at MetLife Stadium.
Debby Wong, US Presswire![Fireman Ed in Sept. 2012 either cheering on or giving an earful to Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez before the game against the 49ers.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/24/usp-nfl_-san-francisco-49ers-at-new-york-jets-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fireman Ed in Sept. 2012 either cheering on or giving an earful to Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez before the game against the 49ers.
Debby Wong, US Presswire![Fireman Ed in January 2010 against the Cincinnati Bengals as the Jets fight for a playoff spot.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/24/xxx-jets-bengals--rd036-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fireman Ed in January 2010 against the Cincinnati Bengals as the Jets fight for a playoff spot.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports![Fireman Ed in Sept. 2010 leading the crowd in a cheer against the New England Patriots.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/24/gty-new-england-p-16_9.jpg?width=0&disable=upscale&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fireman Ed in Sept. 2010 leading the crowd in a cheer against the New England Patriots.
Al Bello, Getty Images![Fireman Ed in October 2010 cheering in the rain during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at New Meadowlands Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/24/usp-nfl_-minnesota-vikings-at-new-york-jets-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fireman Ed in October 2010 cheering in the rain during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at New Meadowlands Stadium.
US Presswire![Fireman Ed in January 2003 during the Jets' 41-0 playoff win over the Colts.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/24/xxx-c01-jets-07-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fireman Ed in January 2003 during the Jets' 41-0 playoff win over the Colts.
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