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Jun 28, 2022 · Youngblood suffered a broken tibia in the divisional round of the 1979 playoffs, but still led the Rams to the Super Bowl and the Pro Bowl. He shared his remarkable story of how he taped up his leg and played through the pain with CBS Sports.
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Nov 22, 2013 · In 1980, Jack Youngblood, a Hall of Fame defensive end, suffered a broken leg in the playoffs but still participated in the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. This is one of the manliest moments in NFL history, according to NFL.com.
Despite the broken leg and numerous other injuries, Youngblood played in 201 consecutive games, a Rams team record; and only missed one game in his 14-year NFL career. He played in seven straight Pro Bowls , five NFC Championships, and one Super Bowl.
Jun 10, 2022 · Jack Youngblood was a two-time NFL sack leader who played through the 1979 playoffs with a broken leg. Learn about his early years, college achievements, and how he became a defensive end legend.
May 27, 2021 · Jack Youngblood's Broken Leg Sack Proved He Was Tough as Nails. By Joe Grobeck | May 27, 2021. I'm not sure if Jack Youngblood 's brain registers pain. The guy could throw himself against offensive lineman for days on end and still be ready to tackle the ball carrier on the next play. He was tough.
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Jan 7, 1980 · This article was published more than 44 years ago. Youngblood Gives Rams Leg to Stand On. By Thomas Boswell. January 7, 1980 at 12:00 a.m. EST. TAMPA, Jan. 6, 1980 -- Jack Youngblood could...
Feb 8, 2023 · (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press) A high-ankle sprain couldn’t stop him any more than a broken tibia could thwart Youngblood during the 1979 playoffs, the former Rams defensive end playing...
