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Jun 4, 2013 · David "Deacon" Jones, a hall of fame defensive lineman credited with coining the term "sack" for how he would tackle opposing teams' quarterbacks, has died. He was 74. According to the NFL's ...
Jul 13, 2021 · The amount of sacks Pro Football Hall of Famer Deacon Jones had was the stuff of legends. The Paul Bunyan of defensive ends, Jones terrorized quarterbacks for over a decade -- but the world never ...
Jun 4, 2013 · "Deacon Jones was one of the greatest players in NFL history. Off the field, he was a true giant," said Redskins general manager Bruce Allen, whose father, George, coached Jones with the Los ...
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Jun 4, 2013 · Jones' most important legacy, though, is the Deacon Jones Foundation. The Foundation helps disadvantaged youth learn vital leadership and community-outreach skills.
The passing of Deacon Jones serves as a reminder of just how unique of an individual the Pro Football Hall of Famer was in life. In that spirit, we present 10 things you might not have known about ...