Hall of Fame defensive end, he knocked quarterback sacks included terming word is 74. Washington Redskins, said Jones died of natural causes on Monday night at his home in Southern California.
"Deacon Jones in NFL history one of the greatest players. Court, he was a true giant, Redskins general manager Bruce Allen, his father, George Jones and the Los Angeles Rams coach said." He passion and spirit will continue to inspire those who knew him. He was a cherished member of the family Alan, I will always think he is my big brother.
Because sacks did not become an official statistic until 1982, Jones is always uncertain. Not as the primary pass rusher and team leader is his impact.
Jones is a terrible Rams four units from 1961-71 leader, and then play the previous two seasons to finish his career in 1974 with the Redskins San Diego. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, and has made the league's 75th anniversary all time squad.
Former teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Jack Brad said, "Deacon Jones has been in my football career, the most inspiring person.
Jones, Pro Bowl from 1964 to 1970, the annual eight overall play. He combines Senior Hall of Famer, Rosey Grier and Lamar Lundy Merlin Olsen a defensive line, sometimes blocked.
Olsen died in March 2010 at the age of 69 years died in February 2007 Lundy 71. Greer, 80 years old, is the only surviving terrible four members.
George Allen, who coached the terrible four, Jones referred to as "the greatest modern football defensive end Allen family now George Allen Jones, in his 2002 Hall of Fame."
Rams statistics show that Jones sacks 1591/2 and 1731/2 for his career - all unofficial, of course. Jones is also one of the most durable player, missing five games in his 14 seasons.
14 picks in the 1961 Mississippi Valley State, and later produced Jerry Rice, Jones was the first defensive lineman 100 solo tackles, reaching the mark in 1967.
"Things, we must remember that in this day and age of the players is genuine respect for the game," come back, "because those guys can really play, long Chris said his father, Howie ram, which is in the Hall of Fame . "Deacon Jones is a perfect example. This whole league, in this game, everyone should respect the past, in that era of the players who play. Those guys paved the way for us.
Jones also has several small roles, during and after his playing career. He was a guest of a TV show - including episodes of "confused", "Brady Bunch" and "The Odd Couple" - appears in the 1978 Warren Beatty film "Heaven Can Wait''
Most recently, Jones is his foundation, which he began in 1997's CEO. He also made several trips, visit troops serving in the Middle East.
 
 



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