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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Deacon_JonesDeacon Jones - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. www.profootballhistory.com › deacon-jonesThe Life And Career Of Deacon Jones (Story) - Pro Football...

    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.

  3. www.cbssports.com › nfl › newsNFL Hall of Famer Deacon Jones has died at 74 - CBS Sports

    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...

  4. www.nfl.com › news › deacon-jones-hall-of-fame-defensive-end-dies-at-74-0apDeacon Jones, Hall of Fame defensive end, dies at 74 - NFL.com

    Jun 3, 2013 · David "Deacon" Jones, the Hall of Fame defensive end whom some consider the greatest defensive player in NFL history, died Monday at the age of 74.

  5. www.nytimes.com › 2013/06/05 › sportsDeacon Jones, Fearsome N.F.L. Defensive End, Dies at 74 - The New...

    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 ...

  6. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2013Deacon Jones, 1938-2013 | Pro Football Hall of Fame

    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.

  7. www.cbsnews.com › news › nfl-great-deacon-jones-dead-at-74NFL great "Deacon" Jones dead at 74 - CBS News

    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.

  8. apnews.com › article › 3651c61b02a8466cbf7dc43528e366c1Deacon Jones of famed Fearsome Foursome dead at 74 | AP News

    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.

  9. www.foxsports.com › stories › nflDavid 'Deacon' Jones dies at age 74 | FOX Sports

    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.

  10. www.nfl.com › players › deacon-jonesDeacon Jones Career Stats | NFL.com

    Career Stats for DE Deacon Jones The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Skip to main content