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David D. " Deacon " Jones (December 9, 1938 – June 3, 2013) was an American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
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Jan 14, 2023 · By Ben Donahue. @NFLTales. Leave a Comment. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) If there was ever a player who was born to crush quarterbacks, it was David “Deacon” Jones. Jones was an accidental discovery by pro scouts who turned into one of the best defensive linemen in pro football history.
Jun 4, 2013 · Deacon of Defense. David "Deacon" Jones, the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end who coined the term “sack,” has died. The Class of 1980 inductee passed away on Monday evening after lengthy illness. He was 74.
#FlashbackFridays Here's a look back at the highlights of the great NFL Defensive End Deacon Jones. He lands at #15 of the Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2...
May 30, 2024 · Deacon Jones (born December 9, 1938, Eatonville, Florida, U.S.—died June 3, 2013, Anaheim, California) was an American professional gridiron football player, regarded as one of the sport’s premier defense players.
Jun 4, 2013 · Deacon Jones, a Pro Football Hall of Famer considered by many to be one of the greatest defensive ends of all time, has died at the age of 74, according to Redskins general manager Bruce...
