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David D. "Deacon" Jones(December 9, 1938 – June 3, 2013) was an American footballdefensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
Jones specialized in quarterback "sacks", a term which he coined. Nicknamed "the Secretary of Defense", Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players ever.[1] The Los Angeles Timescalled Jones "most valuable Ram of all time," and former Redskins head coach George Allen called him the "greatest defensive end of modern football".[1]
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter] SrA Christopher Wright MSG Andrew White SFC Stephen King MCPO Roger Collins SPC Margaret Higgins SGT Gregory Lawritson LTC (Join to see) MSG Frederick Otero LTC Stephen F. COL Mikel J. BurroughsSSgt Robert Marx CW5 Jack Cardwell MSgt John McGowan LCDR (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SGT Jim Arnold SCPO Morris Ramsey PFC (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover
Jones specialized in quarterback "sacks", a term which he coined. Nicknamed "the Secretary of Defense", Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players ever.[1] The Los Angeles Timescalled Jones "most valuable Ram of all time," and former Redskins head coach George Allen called him the "greatest defensive end of modern football".[1]
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter] SrA Christopher Wright MSG Andrew White SFC Stephen King MCPO Roger Collins SPC Margaret Higgins SGT Gregory Lawritson LTC (Join to see) MSG Frederick Otero LTC Stephen F. COL Mikel J. BurroughsSSgt Robert Marx CW5 Jack Cardwell MSgt John McGowan LCDR (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SGT Jim Arnold SCPO Morris Ramsey PFC (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover
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#15: David 'Deacon' Jones | The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2010) | #FlashbackFridays
#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...
Thanks Maj Marty Hogan for letting us know that December 9 is the anniversary of the birth of American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) David D. "Deacon" Jones who played for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins.
He coined the phrase "the sack."
Rest in peace Deacon Jones!
#15: David 'Deacon' Jones | The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2010) | #FlashbackFridays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqcmuCcwCiU
FYI Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown 1stSgt Eugene Harless SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Robert Ruck SP5 Mark Kuzinski SrA Christopher Wright SGT Robert George CPL Eric Escasio SPC (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SGT (Join to see) SP5 Dave (Shotgun) Shockley
He coined the phrase "the sack."
Rest in peace Deacon Jones!
#15: David 'Deacon' Jones | The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2010) | #FlashbackFridays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqcmuCcwCiU
FYI Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown 1stSgt Eugene Harless SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Robert Ruck SP5 Mark Kuzinski SrA Christopher Wright SGT Robert George CPL Eric Escasio SPC (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SGT (Join to see) SP5 Dave (Shotgun) Shockley
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