The legend of Deacon Jones still resonates for Adam Rank, who remembers the awe and pride the sackmaster inspired among Los Angeles Rams fans of the 1960s and '70s.

Pro-Football reference ranks Deacon Jones as the 10 th greatest all-around player of all time, but there is no measuring the impact he had on the Rams organization and the NFL as a whole.

David “Deacon” Jone s, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams who went on to appear as an actor and a TV pitchman for Miller Lite, has died. He was 74. Jones ...

The Rams' stats show Mr. Jones with 159 1/2 sacks for them and 173 1/2 for his career - all unofficial, of course. Mr. Jones also was one of the most durable players, missing just five games in ...

Jones played in seven straight Pro Bowls from 1965-1971, and an eighth in 1973. Many know him for what he did with the Rams, but he was also a big success when he was traded to San Diego in 1972.

Former Rams defensive end David "Deacon" Jones is honored by having his number retired before the start of a game between the St. Louis Rams and Green Bay Packers in 2009.

“Deacon Jones was a legend who was cherished by generations of NFL fans and players,” Rams COO Kevin Demoff said in a statement. “Our team is proud to wear his number on our helmets throughout the ...

The St. Louis Rams had plenty of fireworks going off before the home opener against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday, which included the touching ceremony for the great David “Deacon” Jones ...

“Deacon Jones was a legend who was cherished by generations of NFL fans and players," Rams Executive Vice President of Football Operations/C.O.O. Kevin Demoff said in a press release.

David "Deacon" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died at 74.The former L.A. Rams defensive end and NFL Hall of Famer is credited with terming the word sack.

Jones was selected to eight Pro Bowls and named first-team All-Pro five times during a 14-year NFL career with the Rams, San Diego and Washington.” Jones played in an era where sacks weren’t ...

The Rams' stats show Jones with 159 1/2 sacks for them and 173 1/2 for his career - all unofficial, of course. Jones also was one of the most durable players, missing just five games in his 14 pro ...