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Public records list Deacon Jones as an actor and American football player. Deacon Jones was born on December 9, 1938 in Eatonville, Florida, United States. Death is recorded on June 3, 2013, at the age of 74. Schooling on record includes Hungerford Vocational High School. Awards on record include Pro Football Hall of Fame.
My Take
Deacon Jones is one of those athletes whose influence outlived his playing days, and that fascinates me. He didn't just dominate as a defensive end for fourteen NFL seasons; he popularized the very term 'sack,' giving the game a piece of its permanent vocabulary. To me, naming the thing you do best is the ultimate sign of mastery. His 1980 Hall of Fame induction feels almost like a formality next to that legacy. Coming from tiny Eatonville, Florida, and later dabbling in acting, he had range beyond the field. I hold genuine respect for figures who reshape how a sport is even discussed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Deacon Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- ディーコン・ジョーンズ (アメリカンフットボール)
- Reading
- でぃーこん・じょーんず (あめりかんふっとぼーる)
- Born
- December 9, 1938 – June 3, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Eatonville, Florida, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- actor / American football player
2. Background
- High school
- Hungerford Vocational High School
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Deacon Jones born?
Born December 9, 1938.
When did Deacon Jones die?
Died June 3, 2013, aged 74.
Where was Deacon Jones from?
Deacon Jones was from Eatonville, Florida, United States.
What did Deacon Jones do?
Deacon Jones worked as actor, American football player.
How tall was Deacon Jones?
Deacon Jones was 196 cm.
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