Hall of Fame DE Deacon Jones dead at 74

"Deacon Jones was one of the greatest players in NFL history. Off the field, he was a true giant," said Redskins general manager Bruce Allen, whose father, George, coached Jones with the Los Angeles Rams. "His passion and spirit will continue toRoughly 130 Hall of Famers are expected to return to Canton, Ohio, in early August to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and it's a bummer that Deacon Jones won't be in that number. Hall of Fame Weekend just lost itsRoughly 130 Hall of Famers are expected to return to Canton, Ohio, in early August to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and it's a bummer that Deacon Jones won't be in that number. Hall of Fame Weekend just lost itsIt is rare that an athlete is so good at his job that he inspires an entirely new quantitative measure, but this was the case

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