Deacon Jones

American football player

1938 – 2013

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Who was Deacon Jones?

David D. "Deacon" Jones was an American football defensive end in the National Football League 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 "The Secretary of Defense", Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players ever. The Los Angeles Times called Jones "Most Valuable Ram of All Time," and former Redskins head coach George Allen called him the "Greatest Defensive End of Modern Football".

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Born
Dec 9, 1938
Eatonville
Also known as
  • David D. Jones
  • Secretary of Defense
  • David 'Deacon' Jones
  • Most Valuable Ram of All Time
  • Greatest Defensive End of Modern Football
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • South Carolina State University
  • Mississippi Valley State University
Lived in
  • Florida
  • Eatonville
Died
Jun 3, 2013
Anaheim Hills

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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