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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 · Jones was an accidental discovery by pro scouts who turned into one of the best defensive linemen in pro football history. As one of the LA Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome,” Jones is credited with first using the word “sack” when referring to tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
#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...
Jun 4, 2013 · 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 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.
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.
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 Allen.
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 · 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.
