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My Take
What gets me about Jack Youngblood is not the trophy case, stuffed as it is with Hall of Fame nods, but the legend of a man playing through a broken leg. Fourteen seasons as a defensive end for the Rams, five-time All-Pro, seven Pro Bowls. Those numbers signal sustained dominance, not a flash. I find myself drawn to athletes whose greatness is measured in durability and stubborn refusal to sit down. At 193 cm and built for the trenches, Youngblood embodies a quieter kind of star power, the kind earned snap after snap rather than handed out in highlights. To me, he is the patron saint of showing up hurt.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Youngblood
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・ヤングブラッド
- Reading
- じゃっく・やんぐぶらっど
- Born
- January 26, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- University
- University of Florida
Awards & achievements
- College Football Hall of Fame
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Youngblood born?
Born January 26, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Jack Youngblood from?
Jack Youngblood is from Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
What does Jack Youngblood do?
Jack Youngblood works as American football player.
How tall is Jack Youngblood?
Jack Youngblood is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.