Ed Anzalone, aka Fireman Ed, is a longtime fan of the NFL's New York Jets. Anzalone is a real firefighter in New York City. Fireman Ed gets the crowd pumped up with his famous "J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS!" cheer.
On September 25, 2009, Jets' Coach Rex Ryan gave Fireman Ed the ball from the Jets' victory over the New England Patriots. At the Jets vs. Patriots game on Sunday, September 20, Fireman Ed helped lead the crowd. According to the Associated Press, Coach Ryan commented that the fans' support helped his team beat New England at the Meadowlands arena for the "first time since 2000." http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-09-25/jets-give-fireman-ed-game-ball-from-win-over-pats
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Real name
Ed Anzalone
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"Super fan" of the New York Jets
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Is a firefighter with the FDNY
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Came up with the "J-E-T-S, JETS!, JETS!, JETS!" chant shouted at games
