The amount of sacks Pro Football Hall of Famer Deacon Jones had was the stuff of legends. The Paul Bunyan of defensive ends, Jones terrorized quarterbacks for over a decade -- but the world never ...

I met and interviewed Deacon Jones once, briefly, before the Redskins’ 2010 “homecoming” game. He was euphoric over the event. “Look, first of all, you have to understand the context ...

His nickname belied his calling. David ''Deacon'' Jones was the most feared member of the Fearsome Foursome, the original sackmaster. Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Lawrence Taylor - they all followed ...

David "Deacon" Jones, the Hall of Fame defensive end whom some consider the greatest defensive player in NFL history, died Monday at the age of 74. The Washington Redskins, for whom Jones played ...

David “Deacon” Jones, one-quarter of the Los Angeles Rams’ famed “Fearsome Foursome” who died late Monday night at the age of 74, is widely credited with the creation of the phrase ...

Though the stat wasn%27t officially kept until after his career%2C many believe Deacon Jones is the all-time sack leader Bill Parcells said other teams began looking for speed pass rushers to ...

Deacon Jones%2C one of the NFL%27s greatest defensive ends%2C died Monday night at age 74 Natural causes were noted for the passing%2C but friend Lem Barney believes head injuries were responsible ...

Deacon Jones, who passed on June 4, was no relic. Jones was a massive talent forged from a terrifying alloy of strength, speed and meanness. Jones not only dominated the NFL in his day ...

Deacon Jones was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1980. (Getty Images) EARTH CITY, Mo. -- When Robert Quinn was coming out of North Carolina into the NFL in 2011 he knew very little about the name ...