One of the greatest NFL players of all-time.
The #Redskins have learned via EVP/GM Bruce Allen that @ProFootballHOF David “Deacon” Jones has passed away from natural causes. He was 74.
— Redskins (@Redskins) June 4, 2013
Here are some of Deacon Jones NFL Accomplishments.
- Rated #15 NFL Player of all-time by NFL.com
- 8× Pro Bowl selection (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972)
- 5× First-team All-Pro selection (1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro selection (1964, 1970, 1972)
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
- 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967, 1968)
- Rams Rookie of the Year award (1961)
- Unofficially holds the two highest season sack totals (26-1967) and (24-1968)
- St. Louis Rams #75 Retired
- Hall of Fame Inductee