New York Jets Are Grieving Following The Tragic Death Of Franchise Legend
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
A key member of the New York Jets’ front office, Frank Ramos, has tragically taken his last breath on planet Earth. In a heartbreaking announcement, the team shared the sad news of Ramos’s passing.
NFL insider Adam Schefter quickly reshared the message, calling Ramos “a Jets legend.”
A Jets legend: https://t.co/VI8woGSTn7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 28, 2026
“We’re deeply saddened to announce the passing of Frank Ramos, 87, who served as our head of Public Relations from 1963 to 2002. We send our love and support to the Ramos family,” the Jets shared in a post on X.
The 87-year-old died Tuesday in hospice care in South Florida after a bout of pneumonia.
Many fans might not know Ramos’s name, but his body of work was certainly seen.
His death comes amid a slew of legends that have passed away from the franchise. Former NFL player Nick Mangold died last year, weeks after he publicly revealed he needed a kidney transplant.
Former New York Jets quarterback Bill Demory sadly passed away at the age of 74 following a battle with prostate cancer.
More On Jets Legend Frank Ramos
Ramos dedicated nearly four decades of his life and career to the New York Jets. His journey began in 1963, the year the franchise rebranded from the New York Titans to the New York Jets. He was a franchise fixture from 1963 to 2002, working under seven owners. Ramos also worked through five general managers, 11 full-time coaches, and two interim coaches.
He was so dedicated that he missed a game. Not one. He worked a remarkable 681 straight over his career: 486 regular-season games, 14 postseason and 181 preseason. The franchise has only had five playoff appearances since his departure.
Frank Ramos, the team’s public relations director, was there when Joe Namath led the Jets to upset the Baltimore Colts to win the franchise’s only title.
In his death, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Jets owner Woody Johnson, and Namath hailed him as a master of his craft. In 2024, he received the Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence. That award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the game.
Goodell remembered him as ‘a trusted confidant of the players, coaches and executives — and he never missed a game. Frank was the consummate communications professional, always dispensing sound counsel with a kind touch.’
The commissioner added, ‘Frank was a terrific friend and influence to those of us fortunate enough to be in his orbit, and he will be greatly missed.’
Frank Ramos was the longest-tenured public relations official for all New York sports teams at the time of his retirement in 2002.
