1. An actual New York City firefighter, Fireman Ed was injured on the job in 2007.
11 Facts About Fireman Ed
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At the first game of the 2015 NFL season, Fireman Ed returned to lead cheers for the Jets.
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Fireman Ed used to be hoisted up on the shoulders of his brother Frank, then later onto those of Bruce Gregor after Frank developed knee problems.
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In 1999, Fireman Ed was included in an exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Hall of Fans.
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On September 25,2009, Fireman Ed was given a game ball from the Jets Week 2 victory over the New England Patriots.
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Fireman Ed did however say that if the Jets made him an offer he would take them up on it, though no such offer was made.
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Fireman Ed "retired" as the self-proclaimed mascot of the New York Jets, stating he would attend games but not in character.
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Fireman Ed later explained that confrontations with a small number of Jets' fans had ruined the experience for him.
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On September 13,2015, Fireman Ed returned in character at the Jets' home opener against the Cleveland Browns.
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Fireman Ed repeatedly shoved the fan before the fan was escorted away from Ed's chanting post.
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Fireman Ed was charged with simple assault for the incident, but the charges were later dropped.