David "Deacon" Jones -- AKA the Secretary of Defense -- was one of the NFL's premiere defensive players of the 1960s and '70s, primarily starring for the Los Angeles Rams. Jones passed away #OTD 10 years ago today. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Charles "Deacon" Jones blazed many trails. One of the most significant came in 1955, when he became the first Black athlete to win the NCAA XC title. Learn more about the late Iowa Hawkeyes icon and #B1Gimpact Pioneers: Class of 2022 member below. | Big Ten Network

🏈🎂On December 9, 1938 the late great Deacon Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida. Jones played defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams (1961-1971), San Diego Chargers (1972-1973) and the Washington Redskins (1974). Jones specialized in quarterback "sacks", a term which he allegedly coined. Nicknamed "The Secretary of Defense", Jones is considered one of the greatest defensive players ever. The Los Angeles Times called Jones "most valuable Ram of all time," and former Rams head coach George All

Great Deacon Jones story about how Deacon Jones was one of the most feared pass rushers/NFL players of all time and how Deacon Jones invented the phrase “Sack”! 🔥 #DeaconJones #story #shorts #NFL #nflfootball #rams | Justin Paden