🏈🎂On December 9, 1938 the late great Deacon Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida. Jones played defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams (1961-1971), San Diego Chargers (1972-1973) and the Washington Redskins (1974). Jones specialized in quarterback "sacks", a term which he allegedly coined. Nicknamed "The Secretary of Defense", Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players ever. The Los Angeles Times called Jones "most valuable Ram of all time," and former Rams head coach George All
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🏈🎂On December 9, 1938 the late great Deacon Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida. Jones played defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams (1961-1971), San Diego Chargers (1972-1973) and the Washington Redskins (1974). Jones specialized in quarterback "sacks", a term which he allegedly coined. Nicknamed "The Secretary of Defense", Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players ever. The Los Angeles Times called Jones "most valuable Ram of all time," and former Rams head coach George All
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'A Football Life': Deacon Jones' legacy in football and life
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Packers Rams 1967 playoff County Stadium - game before ice bowl (First sacker - Deacon Jones)
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Packers Rams 1967 playoff County Stadium - game before ice bowl (First sacker - Deacon Jones)
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Deacon Jones discusses the LA Rams Fearsome Foursome on Shindig ! (1965)
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David "Deacon" Jones -- AKA the Secretary of Defense -- was one of the NFL's premiere defensive players of the 1960s and '70s, primarily starring for the Los Angeles Rams. Jones passed away #OTD 10 years ago today. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame
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The Legend Deacon Jones , Defensive End, LA Rams !
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Great story about Deacon Jones “Head Slap” move that made him one of the greatest pass rushers in NFL history! 🔥 #deaconjones #nfl #rams #nflfootball #nflhighlights | Justin Paden
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Varsity Jacket Sports on Instagram: "The Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1960s was one of the most dominant defensive lines in NFL history. Comprised of Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Lamar Lundy, and Rosey Grier, they revolutionized the pass rush and popularized the quarterback sack. Known for their sheer power and athleticism, this legendary unit struck fear into offenses and set the standard for defensive excellence, leaving a legacy still revered today. #rams #nfl"
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1962 Los Angeles Rams highlights
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Deacon Jones' Legacy
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Deacon Jones Highlights 1960s | 8mm Home Movie Footage #nfl
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Deacon Jones Highlights
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Why Did the NFL Fear Deacon Jones?
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Great Deacon Jones story about how Deacon Jones was one of the most feared pass rushers/NFL players of all time and how Deacon Jones invented the phrase “Sack”! 🔥 #DeaconJones #story #shorts #NFL #nflfootball #rams | Justin Paden
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#15: David 'Deacon' Jones | The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2010) | #FlashbackFridays
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Deacon Jones On The Brady Bunch
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Deacon Jones recalls his most memorable games | Pro Football Hall of Fame
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"I knew he wasn’t in the end zone and I knew we had won the game." Mike Jones breaks down The Tackle from Super Bowl XXXIV. | Los Angeles Rams
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