Frank Ramos, the legendary public relations director for the New York Jets who served the franchise from the Joe Namath era through the turn of the century, died Tuesday at the age of 87, per @AdamSchefter.
According to reports, Ramos passed away while in hospice care in South Florida following a bout with pneumonia. Ramos was a cornerstone of the Jets organization for decades, famously leading the team's communications department during the Super Bowl III championship season. His tenure spanned the most iconic periods in franchise history, making him one of the most recognizable and respected PR figures in professional sports.
Ramos was known for his close relationship with players and media alike during a career that saw the NFL transition into the modern era. He remained a fixture with the team until the early 2000s, marking nearly 40 years of service to the organization. His passing represents the loss of a vital link to the Jets' championship heritage and the golden age of the AFL-NFL era.
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