Deacon Jones Hall of famer RIP

[dfergie]

USA Today reports he has passed...

 

[Ramy]

R.I.P. Secretary of Defense

 

[riffjim4069]

R.I.P.

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[raoul5788]

RIP, one of the best.

 

[salsadancer7]

The man that created the term "sack the QB" for tackling behind the line of scrimmage for a loss. And was SUPER awesome Lite Beer commercial.

 

[osu1991]

Legendary defensive end David ‘Deacon’ Jones dies at 74

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...nsive-end-deacon-jones-dies-74-052049616.html

He was a 14th-round afterthought who became one of the greatest defensive ends in NFL history. David "Deacon" Jones brought an entirely new level of fame to his position by authoring the "sack" term used by all who tackle quarterbacks behind the line of scrimmage, and perfecting the head-slap technique that was so devastating, the NFL eventually outlawed it. Always outspoken, Jones lived a boisterous and happy life throughout his 74 years, but he has passed away of natural causes at his Southern California home. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth

 

[whitewolf8214]

R.I.P

 

[AntAltMike]

The Episode of The Odd Couple in which Deacon Jones guest starred ran last night on MeTV ay 9:00 PM Eastern. Does anyone know if that was a coincidence or a rescheduling?

 

[meStevo]

Pretty cool, the sack leader each season will now receive the Deacon Jones award.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/22/nfl-will-present-deacon-jones-award-to-sacks-leader/

 

[raoul5788]

Pretty cool, the sack leader each season will now receive the Deacon Jones award.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/22/nfl-will-present-deacon-jones-award-to-sacks-leader/

That's appropriate.

 

[Ramy]

Very nice tribute.