Deacon Jones passes away at age 74

[StevenOtero]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/04/deacon-jones-passes-away-at-age-74/

The National Football League has lost one of its legends as Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones has died at the age of 74.

Washington Commanders general manager Bruce Allen relayed the news via the team’s official website. He died of natural causes at his home in Southern California.

“Deacon Jones was one of the greatest players in NFL history. Off the field, he was a true giant. His passion and spirit will continue to inspire those who knew him” said Allen. “He was cherished member of the Allen family and I will always consider him my big brother.”

Jones was one of the most dominant players of his era. He was a two-time NFL defensive player of the year and five-time first-team All-Pro selection. He was named to eight Pro Bowls during his 14-year NFL career. He was also named to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary team. Jones spent his first 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams before playing two years for the San Diego Chargers and his final season with the Washington Commanders in 1974.

Bruce Allen’s father, George, was Jones’ head coach for five season with the Rams and again during his final season with the Commanders.

Jones was a member of the “Fearsome Foursome” with the Rams that consisted of Larry Lundy, Rosey Grier and Merlin Olsen. It was among the most imposing defensive lines ever constructed. Jones was named to the Hall of Fame in 1980 during his first year eligible to be elected.

 

[StevenOtero]

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[Christiann]

One of my favorite players of all time, loved watching film of him and the rest of the Fearsome Foursome. Very sad day for the NFL and the Rams.



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 Commanders general manager Bruce Allen.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/e...ll-of-famer-deacon-jones-dies-at-74-years-old

 

[unionjack8]

RIP Deacon Jones, all time legend on AND off the field.

 

[jobberone]

RIP Deacon. We'll all miss you. Condolences to family and friends.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Deacon Jones was the best defensive player I've ever seen. If Sacks were recorded during the time he played, he would probably still hold the record. Part of the famous Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams - Rosey Grier, Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones, perhaps the greatest Defensive Line in the history of the NFL. A giant of the game to be sure.


RIP David "Deacon" Jones.

 

[WoodysGirl]

MT @PSchrags DeMarcus Ware once told me Deacon stopped him in airport. "You're doing it all wrong." Performed head slap on him at bag claim.

 

[IrishAnto]

One of the very best.

RIP

 

[Reverend Conehead]

RIP, Deacon. He was great. I wished he had been a Cowboy.

 

[erod]

Coined the term "sack". Never kept such stats until he uttered the word.

 

[RS12]

RIP. Great player and guy.

 

[Sarge]

One of the best ever and a great human being.

RIP

 

[TellerMorrow34]

One of the best ever and one of my absolute favorite players of all time to listen to in interviews and stuff. The guy was genuinely entertaining.

RIP.