Jets legend Nick Mangold seeking kidney donor, asks fans for help
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
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Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Former New York Jets offensive lineman Nick Mangold is in need of an kidney transplant, and he hopes a fan will hear his message and be able to help. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
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