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Unhappy R.I.P. David "Deacon" Jones



David "Deacon" Jones, the Hall of Fame defensive end whom some consider the greatest defensive player in NFL history, has died at the age of 74.


Deacon Jones, Hall of Fame defensive end, dies at 74 - NFL.com

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Damn - I am getting old - Rosey is the only one left - RIP Mr. Jones
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with apologies to Reggie White and Bruce Smith, Deacon Jones was maybe the best pass rusher ever! Pretty sure he was the guy that perfected the "head slap" before that was outlawed by the league.
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Equal opportunity head slapper. RIP, Mr Jones!

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By fast_e_man: Deacon Jones was maybe the best pass rusher ever!
Not to subvert the theme & reverence of the thread but, did Deacon Jones coin the term "sack"?
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I read a bio on him and he is given credit for the term.

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