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Bookmark or Share- Deacon Jones - WikipediaDavid D. "Deacon" Jones (December 9, 1938 – June 3, 2013) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played for the Los Angeles Rams , San Diego Chargers , and Washington Redskins .
- The Life And Career Of Deacon Jones (Story) - Pro Football HistoryDavid "Deacon" Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida in 1938. A magnificent sports player, he attended South Carolina State to play football. When they learned that he had participated in a civil rights march, his scholarship was revoked.
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- David (Deacon) Jones - Pro Football Hall of FameJones won unanimous all-league honors six straight years from 1965 through 1970. He also played in seven straight Pro Bowls, 1965-1971, and was selected to an eighth in 1973. In both 1967 and 1968, he was chosen the top defensive player in the NFL by one major news service.
- Deacon Jones, 1938-2013 | Pro Football Hall of FameDavid "Deacon" Jones, the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end who coined the term “sack,” has died. The Class of 1980 inductee passed away on Monday evening after lengthy illness. He was 74.
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