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[127] Running backs also entered the chorus, "I remember bouncing off Jack Youngblood and it was just like a pillar of strength over there on the defense," Rocky Bleier recalled. The last two years, when the team was losing, literally made me question my ability, question my intellect.". He was also selected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992 then the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Do they do anything? Defensive End Jack Youngblood of the Rams, a 13-year vet, is out of sync with his game and his life, 2023 ABG-SI LLC. He . "Sometimes, the other things around him sufferlike me. Not some sportswriter. "I knew it was broken." He attends hunting, fishing and golf outings when associated with a good cause. He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams' defensive linemen with 66 tackles. Jack was born Herbert Jackson Youngblood III, on January 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Herbert J and Kay Youngblood. Yary is married to his wife Jamie and has two sons, Jack (born 2001) and Grant (born 2005) and a daughter, Kinley (born c. 2010). He stares across the room at Kent Hill, a 26-year-old Ram guard who appears to be sculpted from granite. He was the Rams' defensive captain from 1977 through 1984 and was voted the recipient Dan Reeves award three times, which is awarded to the team's most valuable player. Jack made his NFL debut in 1971, with the 'Los Angeles Rams,' as a left defensive end and as a backup for Deacon Jones. Lambert, one of the most iconic Steelers of all-time, has spent his retirement years serving . He drives a Ford truck with a souvenir license plate that says PROUD AMERICAN. He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1971 NFL draft, wearing the golden horns for all fourteen of his professional seasons. His speech is still Southern, riddled with "goldurns" and "dangs," and his sandy hair hangs down over his eyes, making him look like some big, raw-boned kid who likes nothing better than being out in a frost-covered field with a shotgun on his shoulder and dogs at his feet. Nevertheless, Jack was unstoppable, and he continued to play in 201 consecutive games, a 'Rams' team record, and all that with a broken leg and numerous other injuries. [133], Since 2001, Youngblood has been the St. Louis Rams' host for the Taste of the NFL charity event,[134] a dinner held annually at the Super Bowl to raise funds for Feeding America-The Nation's Foodbank Network. Jack Youngblood, called the heart and . Jack Youngblood, Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen and Gregory Wojcik of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during an NFL football game circa 1971 at the Los. "He's the first one in the locker room and the last to leave every day. [86][87] In the mid-1980s he modeled Munsingwear briefs in a series of magazine and billboard ads. . Gary Jack Youngblood, 65, resident of Cedar Creek and formerly of Corsicana, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Bench-press the world.". In his sophomore year, defensive tackle was also added to his positions, and he recorded 24 tackles, four sacks, and a career-high 42-yard field goal. Jack Youngblood is standing in the rain, and all around him is chaos. [76] One of his major projects with the Predators was taking the team a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange. [67] He was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in C.A.T. He was a vice-president, then president, of the Orlando Predators from 1995 until 1999. He also participated in basketball in high school, playing as part of '4-H,' the 'Student Council,' and 'Key Club International.' In 1973, Youngblood was a Second-team All-pro selection and went to the first of his seven Pro Bowls and led the Rams with 16.5 sacks. A few of the players noticed that there was an angry red line running up his leg. If she is married, he is courteous and pleasant but definitely reserved; he doesn't want a jealous husband interrupting his dessert. He is survived by his wife Lillian, daughter Jacky Youngblood of Fletcher NC: two sons, Victor Youngblood and wife Kelly, of Fuquay-Varina, NC; and Tim Youngblood and. [37][38] The following year, 1977, Youngblood was voted to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl and a consensus All-NFC selection and second-team All-Pro while leading the Rams in sacks for the fifth straight season. . He was also the Rams' defensive captain from 1977 through 1984 and was voted the Dan Reeves award 3 times, which is awarded to the team's MVP. Hill turns toward a mirror, and smooths his hair. He had a lot of heart; he played hard, he played tough, and he was as quick as a hiccup. You don't even have to look at their stats: six-six, 280 pounds, 34-inch waist, 52-inch chest. In 1961, with Robin Moore, he wrote a book (this photograph is from the jacket) about his ; adventures as a flying gunrunner in Cuba and Larin America. He was named to the first-team 'All-American' and was an 'Outland Trophy' finalist in the subsequent season. The whole attitude about winning and losing changes your perspective. Born In: Jacksonville, Florida, United States, Also Known As: Herbert Jackson Youngblood III, American Football Players Then, it started to look like milk."[9]. He remembers breaking into pro football, thrilled with a $21,000 salary. In 2014, Jack founded the Jack Youngblood Center for NeuroEnhancement' in Orlando, Florida, a center to treat traumatic brain injuries. If he watched soap operas, Youngblood would not see his type playing the good guy these days. [59] He attributed his ability to play to a series of back adjustments that allowed him more freedom of movement, even though team doctors told Youngblood he was out for the season and needed surgery. Not true. Women in particular are drawn to him. Jet, looked like he needed a bath. [93] One of Youngblood's biggest fans, David G. Lewber, died on June 28, 2007. [83] He also owned and operated the South Coast Club in Huntington Beach, California, during his career.[84]. [108] Youngblood was also named by the Birmingham News as one of the Top 10 defensive linemen in SEC history,[109] ranking with SEC greats as Reggie White, Doug Atkins, and Bill Stanfill. Jack Youngblood is standing in the rain, and all around him is chaos. No problem, Youngblood kept playing. When was Jim Youngblood born? It was in week 15 of the 1984 season, at a time when he had suffered a ruptured disc in his lower back just 2 weeks earlier. [91] Youngblood was given the same honor in the 2004 book Right on the Numbers by Nino Frostino,[92] and the Best Athletes by the Number blog. "[128], To all the praise, Youngblood responded, "I don't consider myself tough, I consider myself a nut for some of the things I did". [27][28][29] The Rams advanced to the NFC Championship game, losing 14-10 to the Minnesota Vikings. Cooper, the oldest son, is a partner in a New Orleans Investment Firm. From 1977 to 1984, Jack served as the defensive captain for the 'Rams' and won the 'Dan Reeves' award thrice. [4] As an offensive lineman and linebacker, he was a starter on offense and defense and team captain of the state champion Tigers, earning All-State honors in 1966 after recording 70 tackles. The 'Rams Alumni Association' named him the Rams Defensive Lineman of the Year. The following year, he was voted to the 'First-Team All-Pro' and thus moved to his second 'Pro Bowl.'. He has been the club's Most Valuable Player three times, All-National Football Conference six times, and he has played in seven Pro Bowls. Jim Youngblood was born on February 23, 1950. There is a tendency to assume that the reason Youngblood has never missed a game is that he has never been hurt. Early years. "Now these young 'uns are coming out like clones," he mutters. + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader; Defense & Fumbles * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader; Regular Season. Things are not working out right. The Rams' weight room has mirrors on all four walls, and most players working out there keep their shirts off, the better to gauge the "pump"that surge of blood through the veins during a routine. 5 all-time greatest player for the Florida Gators.[22]. Film & Theater Personalities, See the events in life of Jack Youngblood in Chronological Order, (American Former Professional Football Player Who Was a Defensive End), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFD-mrrQl1I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNBifz6L4Y4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOd1_KcPwNI. The club trainer, Gary Tuthill, claims that Youngblood does not have a high threshold of painhe has no threshold at all. Now he is out of step with his surroundings once more. And he and his wife were seeing a female marriage counselor about their marital problems. Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, 5-sack performance 21-6 win versus instate rival Florida State University. [17], In 1992, Youngblood was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. [135] In April 2007, Youngblood was inducted into the National Football League Alumni Association's prestigious Order of the Leather Helmet, which is the highest award for the NFL Alumni given to those "who make a lasting impression on the game".[136]. By his locker were a couple of film canisters. He did so well as a backup to superstar Deacon Jones at left defensive end as a rookie that the Rams traded Jones before the 1972 . Often he is the only Ram there. As an offensive lineman and linebacker, he was a starter on offense and defense and team captain of the state champion Tigers, earning All-State honors . Others have followed him when he drove away from practice. Youngblood looks older than his years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana on Tuesday evening. Jack Youngblood had a Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Rams, but he says he has no connection to the St. Louis Rams. Jack Youngblood. For Youngblood this is what it all comes down to. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. Youngblood's No. All you've got to do is look at him to see what football means, that it's his life. Jack Isbell, 80, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Sometimes the other players worry about him. The problems with his marriage pained Youngblood greatly. OK, in my view, Jack Youngblood has the most kickass tough-guy story in the history of football. When I first saw it on the logo I honestly thought it was a Charger logo. To hear the interview with Jack Youngblood, start the show at 46:46. In 2000, Youngblood raised Pharos' first institutional fund of $155 million. In 2006, he was named to the 100-year Anniversary Gator Team. Jack graduated from 'Monticello-Jefferson County High School' in 1967 and then earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the 'University of Florida' in 1972. Lately he has taken to reminiscing. [49][50] In 1980, he was second-team All-Pro and first-team All-NFC while leading the Rams with .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}11+12 sacks. Jack is married to Barbara Youngblood and has a son, Robert Youngblood. That is California contemporary and looks virtually unlived-in. When it's time for the party to be over, it's you who decides to turn out the lights. It's as if someone has called an audible on the emotional line of scrimmage, and Youngblood has been caught in the wrong stance. ", In 1992, Jack was inducted to the 'College Football Hall of Fame.' Time waits for no man except Chuck Norris. Squad: Python Wolf. Squad: Python Wolf.' In 1972, the left defensive end position was Youngblood's as he led the Rams defensive linemen in tackles with 70, and started 11 of the 14 games he played, recording six sacks. In 1998, Youngblood's final year with the team, the club won its first Arena League championship, defeating the favored Tampa Bay Storm. Defensive Tackle Larry Brooks, now a Ram defensive line coach. A friend whose husband had also played pro football told her, "You never have them for yourself when they're playing. Hall of Fame defensive end Jack Youngblood (85) of the Los Angeles Rams stops Cardinals running back Terry Metcalf during the Rams 30-28 loss to the St. Louis . Great idea! Jack has been part of campaigns for brands such as 'Miller Lite,' 'Honda Power' machines, 'Pro Tron Weights,' 'Dan Post Handcrafted Boots,' 'In-N-Out Burger,' and 'Cal-Gym.' But then, she didn't have a pro football locker room to go to every day. He has also worked with BankAmericard.. Football gives them all of what they need. Says Diane Youngblood, "What he still loves are the basic things he grew up with. [30], Youngblood was honored as the NFC Defensive Player of the Year by United Press International in 1975 and Pro Football Weekly named Youngblood the NFL defensive lineman of the year. [71] The book was favorably reviewed by Publishers Weekly as "an unusual sports book". [31][32] In a December 1975, 35-23 playoff win over the St. Louis Cardinals, Youngblood pass-rushed Cardinals offensive lineman Dan Dierdorf, penetrated into the backfield, then tipped and intercepted a pass by Jim Hart, returning the interception 47 yards for a touchdown. The Rams won 21-14, and Youngblood was a prominent figure, recording a sack but, more important, standing his ground, defending rather than attacking. Following his NFL career, Jack appeared as Secret Service agent John Sommers in the 1986 TV movie ' C.A.T. [63], Season sack totals: 1971 (3), 1972 (6), 1973 (16+12), 1974 (15), 1975 (15), 1976 (14+12), 1977 (9+12), 1978 (7), 1979 (18), 1980 (11+12), 1981 (11+12), 1982 (4), 1983 (10+12), 1984 (9+12), Career Total (151+12), Youngblood appeared in two television movies: C.A.T. Youngblood has stated, "The bonus with this therapy is that the time invested is minimal, while the results are extraordinary."[3]. Jack was a graduate of Sapulpa High School where he played and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He and his wife, Debbie, make their home in South . Youngblood attended Monticello-Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Florida, graduating in 1967. . Jim Youngblood weighed 235 lbs (106 kg) when playing. The bag is almost as old as some NFL players. Life without football would be empty for Youngblood, always the last to head home. An unusual sports book. writer Charles Robinson as the best-ever player taken in the 20th slot of the 1st round of the NFL draft calling Youngblood "the essence of today's defensive enda mixture of strength, toughness and speed that few ends boasted in the 1970s. Youngblood was a force for the Gators, registering 29 career sacks and being named the SEC Most Outstanding Defensive player as a senior. One got into his truck in the Rams' parking lot and refused to leave. The next day, Youngblood had a great afternoon against Chicago. [56][57] Then, in Week 10, against the St. Louis Cardinals, he dominated the game sacking Neil Lomax three times and drawing three holding calls, and blocking a potential game-tying field goal on the game's final play to preserve a 16-13 Rams win. " The doctors, after removing a blood clot the size of a hot dog, said there was a chance he would not play again. Good or bad, there aren't many male bastions left. Join Facebook to connect with Jack Youngblood and others you may know. "They don't do anything," he says. He did so well as a backup to superstar "Deacon" Jones at left defensive end as a rookie that the Rams traded Jones before the . Given that Dave has played fundraising rallies in the U.S. for the Democratic Party and once publicly referred to former President Barack Obama as his "hero . In 1998, Youngblood's final year with the team, the club won its first Arena League championship, defeating the favored Tampa Bay Storm. During the season he almost never misses a day of weightlifting. You either play or you don't. Youngblood took it away, knocked the man to the ground and walked off. I didn't make every tackle for a loss. The house is decorated as if it were a rural country home, with mounted fish and stuffed ducks and other wildlife throughout. Youngblood, who lives in Florida, is currently on tour promoting "Because It Was Sunday: The Legend of Jack Youngblood," written by D.W. Cooper. He also won honors such as the 'All-Conference,' the 'All-Big Bend,' and the 'Big Bend linemen of the year. His son Jack is a tight end for Murrieta Valley High School, and was committed to play at University of Washington . [138] Jack's wife, Barbara Youngblood, serves on the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. It was in the '79 playoffs that Youngblood played those two-plus games on the broken leg. Youngblood's style of play and perceived ability to play hurt brought many notations in NFL lore. The book outlined Youngblood's drive and passion for professional football and reviewed his career, his injuries, his successes, and his failures on the football field. He was raised with his two sisters, Paula and Lynn. No. Jack again received the 'NFC Defensive Player of the Year Award' in 1976 and graduated to his fourth consecutive 'Pro Bowl.'. "If I was that young," he booms, "and had that body, I'd walk in the valley and fear no one." Oct 11, 2021. He's an outstanding person and a natural leader. Or are they worthless, like a cat. Privately, they were making plans to use Jeter more against the Bears. [17] In 1975, Youngblood was voted to the Florida Sports Hall of Fame which features great athletes who played college or professional athletics and have a Florida connection. (Getty Images) The ankle sprain was so severe that the pain covered a distance that could be measured in both miles and years. Jack was a national spokesman for 'Protatonin' in 2001. The way he played before is not acceptable. [124] Other NFL greats such as Hall of Fame tackles Bob Brown[125] and Rayfield Wright,[126] rank Jack among the top players they faced. Except for the living room. He's still the same ingenuous kid who painted his name on the town water tower and then wondered the next day how the sheriff figured out he was the culprit. The old guys had a basic tenet: Don't let anyone down. In the Saints game Youngblood recorded 10 tackles, two sacks, recorded a safety and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by Pro Football Weekly for the effort. Jack has worked for several charitable foundations, such as the 'Muscular Dystrophy Foundation' and the 'Young Life' Orlando chapter. Youngblood can find solace in the weight room, where he more than holds his own. Jack has served the 'Rams' as its radio network's color analyst from 1986 to 1991. He was also associated with the 1974 'NFL-USO' tour, and in 1977, he became the chairman of the 'Right to Read' program for the Los Angeles area. When Chuck Norris peels onions, the onions cry. He truly is Number One. In the off-season, prior to the 1981 season, Jack had emergency surgery to remove a hot-dog sized blood clot from under his left arm. In 1969, Youngblood was part of a 911 Gators team that upset the Tennessee Volunteers in the Gator Bowl in coach Ray Graves's final game as coach at Florida. At halftime the doctors and coaches were huddling over some X rays. "They really are. 74 jersey was retired by the program in 2006. The only serious injury that Jack has sustained to date is a cut eyelid. . "You tape it up, because I'm gonna finish this game." 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[52] He played in seven straight Pro Bowls, five NFC Championships, and one Super Bowl. "I'm not used to it. Youngblood's wife, Barbara, is helping with the last bit. Be the first to ask a question about The Devil to Pay Lists with This Book. Now, in the Orange Bowl visitors' locker room, Youngblood looks up from his seat. Jack's wife, Barbara Youngblood, serves on the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. Last month Diane decided to move back into the house. Success breeds success. Wal-Mart's Great Outdoors was telecast 52 weeks a year and was a mainstay on ESPN's popular Saturday morning outdoors programming block, drawing impressive ratings throughout its 10-year history. What she, and everyone else in the bar, discovered was that Youngblood wasn't wearing underwear. //www.yaryphoto.com. After his college career, Youngblood played in the Senior Bowl and recorded four sacks. It always comes as a surprise to those who see Youngblood as the old-fashioned image of masculinity to discover what a dominant force women have been in his life. races for the end zone after picking off a St. Louis pass during first quarter action at Los Angeles, Dec . He had 151+12 career sacks and led the Rams in sacks nine times[116] despite playing first in assistant coach Ray Malavasi's stop-the-run-first defensive scheme and then in his final two seasons in defensive coordinator Fritz Shurmer's 3-4 two-gap scheme which limited some pass rush opportunities to make sure the opponent's running game was handled. He was extremely quick, had underrated strength, and he got great leverage against the tackles. For the third consecutive season Youngblood led the Rams in sacks (15) and was named to the Pro Bowl and a consensus All-pro again, repeating his 1974 honors. He has also modeled for print ads of 'Munsingwear' briefs. Book a personalized video $85. 2009 Upper Deck Icons Gold Foil #172 Jack Youngblood: $1.42: 2009 Upper Deck Philadelphia #280 Jack Youngblood: $1.35: 2010 Panini Limited #127 Jack Youngblood: $0.75: 2011 Panini Prime Signatures #77 Jack Youngblood: $1.35: 2011 Upper Deck 20th Anniversary #20A1 Jack Youngblood: $1.24: [119] Hall of Fame defensive tackle Merlin Olsen paid Youngblood the highest compliment by stating that Jack was the "perfect defensive end". Jack's wife, Barbara Youngblood, serves on the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando . He has never failed to answer the bell. Learn more. Walking through the empty tunnels of Anaheim Stadium, Youngblood admitted that he had felt a lot of pressure going into the Bears game. [24] That season, he backed up Deacon Jones at left defensive end and started four games when Jones was sidelined with a severely sprained arch. He was rushed to the hospital after a doctor's examination revealed a blood clot under his arm. . I remember watching the ball being given to me and thinking, when the ball was about halfway, that it was kind of race to see whether he was going to get to the ball first or me. Youngblood is a tad shy of 34. Football is her husband's life. He has a 260-acre ranch there and raises cattle and soybeans, but what he likes most is the camaraderie. God bless you & your family, Mr. Youngblood. But he's survivin'. He was injured against Dallas when he fell over Wright. At that time, he garnered huge fame for being one of the top 10 athletes playing in pain, as dubbed by 'Sports Illustrated,' because of Jack's prolific performance with a fractured left fibula in the 1979 and 1980 playoffs. [37][38] The following year, 1977, Youngblood was voted to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl and a consensus All . In 1989, 'Sports Illustrated' named Jack to 'Florida's All-Time' high-school football team. Amazon . "These people are sick," Youngblood says. I condition myself for that and take pride in it.". 8. Additionally, some of the sponsorships and advertising ventures Youngblood was involved with were a Miller Lite TV commercial in 1985 and Honda Power machines in 1985. He got one sack in the second half and played in the NFC championship game the next week and the Super Bowl against the Steelers two weeks after that. It was an excruciating gut shot like none this defensive end took . [58], His streak of consecutive games played ended in Week 15 of the 1984 season, when Youngblood had to sit out his first football game since being a collegiate player in 1970. [5] He was also All-Big Bend, All-Conference and the Big Bend Linemen of the Year and the Outstanding Lineman for the Tigers that season while leading a defense that shutout seven opponents and allowed ten touchdowns in 12 games, including the state playoffs. The 3-4 favors massive linemen who can occupy a lot of space. Youngblood looked about 10 years younger. . Jack Youngblood, Terry Metcalf. [62], When Youngblood retired on August 27, 1985, he asked his career to be remembered for "dignity, integrity, respect and pride". "Jack used to be able to get 16 sacks a year," says his best friend, former L.A. He was inducted to the 'Pro Football Hall of Fame' in 2001. Youngblood's Orange County spread has something of the atmosphere of his Monticello, Fla. hometown. Follow. [5], At the University of Florida, Youngblood was a brother of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (Alpha Omega Chapter),[6] and was a three-year varsity letterman for coach Ray Graves and coach Doug Dickey's Florida Gators football teams from 1968 to 1970. Jim Youngblood is 72 years old. He formerly was employed in Plano, TX as a Captain in Fire Service. The former first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft remains unsigned after spending the 2019 season with the Los Angeles . Youngblood had proved he could handle the 3-4. "That's kind of a sad thing to say, being the senior citizen of this operation.". [85] He had print ads for Pro Tron Weights, regional ad, 1984, Dan Post Handcrafted Boots, national print-ad 1986, Cal-Gym, national print-ad, 1986, and was a national spokesman for Protatonin in 2001. His face is impassive, save for his eyes. [100] He was voted best defensive end in SEC for the years 196085. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. And surely not some young 'un. [64] In these films, Youngblood starred along with Joe Cortese,[65] Steve James,[66] and Deborah Van Valkenburgh. One stinking vote. It never ends.". It's nothing but youth, beauty, money, powerall the rotten things." 4 in its list of the greatest pass rushers of all-time, behind only Deacon Jones, Reggie White and Lawrence Taylor. "[121] In 2000, Sports Illustrated ranked Youngblood as No. The book recounts when, between the 1973 and 1974 seasons, Youngblood traveled to Logan, Utah, to help Rams teammates Merlin and Phil Olsen with their summer football camp. As a sophomore, Youngblood played defensive end and defensive tackle (recording 24 tackles and four sacks) while also handling the kicking chores for the Gators, kicking a career-long 42-yard field goal to provide the three-point winning margin in his first collegiate game which was against Air Force. Louis Rams' and supports the 'Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund' (GGAF). [72], After his retirement, Youngblood worked in player relations and marketing for the Rams from 198590 and served as the Rams' color analyst for the Rams Radio Network from 19861991. Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas. 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