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David D. „Deacon“ Jones war ein US-amerikanischer American-Football-Spieler auf der Position des Defensive Ends. Er spielte in der National Football League für die Los Angeles Rams, die San Diego Chargers und die Washington Redskins. Außerdem trat er auch als Schauspieler in Erscheinung.
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Early life Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida, and lived in a four-bedroom house with his family of ten. Jones attended Hungerford High School, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. During high school, Jones developed a lump in his thigh and learned that it was a tumor ; he had surgery to remove it by Dr. Ron Alegria. Late in life, Jones told The San Diego Union-Tribune that ...
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14. Jan. 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Deacon Jones, one of the best defensive linemen in pro football history and a pioneer of the "sack". Discover how he overcame racism, violence, and discrimination to become a Hall of Famer and a singer.
4. Juni 2013 · The Hall of Fame defensive end who coined the term "sack" for how he knocked down quarterbacks died of natural causes at his home in Southern California on Monday night. He played for the Rams, Chargers and Redskins in a 14-year career that spanned from 1961 to 1974. He was one of the Fearsome Foursome unit that terrorized opponents with his pass-rushing skills and leadership.
Deacon Jones (born December 9, 1938, Eatonville, Florida, U.S.—died June 3, 2013, Anaheim, California) was an American professional gridiron football player, regarded as one of the sport’s premier defense players.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and achievements of Deacon Jones, the inventor of the quarterback sack and the "Secretary of Defense" of the NFL. He was a fourteen-year veteran of the league, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and a tireless advocate for education, youth, and military service.
4. Juni 2013 · Deacon Jones, a legendary defensive end who played for the Rams, Chargers and Redskins, passed away from natural causes in 2013. He was known for his head slap technique, his Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, and his friendship with George Allen.
