Deacon Jones, Class of 1980
5/3/2013
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For many years, L.A. was the NFL's top defensive team because of the famous "Fearsome Foursome" front line, with Jones, Lundy, Grier and Olsen.
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Deacon played in eight Pro Bowls.
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Deacon was among the first of fast, tough, and mobile defensive linemen.
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Deacon during his Enshrinement in 1980.
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Jones' Hall of Fame Mural.
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Jones' Hall of Fame bust.
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Deacon at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee Golf Classic.
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Jones at the 2010 Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner.
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Deacon concluded his career with the Washington Redskins in 1974.
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Deacon Jones practiced kicking during warm-ups prior to his final game of his NFL career.
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Jones sacks Hall of Fame QB Johnny Unitas.
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Blessed with speed, agility, and quickness, the “Deacon” became one of the finest pass rushers in football.
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Deacon presented his late coach George Allen during his induction on Aug. 3, 2002.
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In 1972, Jones was included in a multi-player trade with the San Diego Chargers. He was an instant success with his new team, leading all Chargers' defensive linemen in tackles and winning a berth on the AFC Pro Bowl squad.
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Deacon quickly developed into a dominating defensive end.
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Jones teamed with Hall of Fame defensive tackle Merlin Olsen to give Los Angeles a perennial All-Pro left side of the defensive line.
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Deacon Jones was a 14th-round selection by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1961 draft.
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Jones was chosen the top defensive player in the NFL in 1967 and 1968.
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The extremely durable and dedicated Jones missed just five games of a possible 196 regular-season encounters in 14 NFL campaigns.
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Deacon was noted for clean, but hard-hitting play.
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Jones was innovative and quick-thinking on the field.
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