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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.
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.
Jun 4, 2013 · David "Deacon" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died. The Hall of Fame defensive end credited with terming the word sack -- for how he knocked down quarterbacks -- was 74.
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...
Jun 4, 2013 · Deacon Jones, a prototype of the pass-rushing defensive end who became a master of the sack and one of the National Football League’s greatest defensive players with the Los Angeles Rams’ line ...
Jun 3, 2013 · Pro Football Hall of Famer David 'Deacon'Jones has died, the Washington Redskins announced on their team website after receiving confirmation from GM Bruce Allen. Jones was 74.
Jun 4, 2013 · David "Deacon" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died. The Hall of Fame defensive end, credited with coining the word "sack" for how he knocked down quarterbacks, was 74. The Washington Redskins said Jones died of natural causes at his home in Southern California on Monday night. "Deacon Jones was one of the greatest players in NFL history.
Jun 3, 2013 · Hall of Fame defensive end David “Deacon” Jones has died at the age of 74. Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen relayed the news via the team’s official website. Jones died of natural causes at his home in Southern California.
