"It was losing, and I don't like that," he says. Jack has served the environmental-friendly fuel manufacturer 'Dave Liles Ethanol Fuels,' as its division president. "That line goes to your heart, it'll kill you.". [75] He moved to the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1993. [46] The NFL Network series NFL Top 10 selected Youngblood's performance in the 1979 playoffs as top on its list of the "Gutsiest Performances" of all time. It was another challenge, met and won. "It's better to be together.". Confidence begets confidence. [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. He also owns a farm in North Florida. Except for the living room. [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. Upstairs, he walked into the party and spotted Diane. Which, come to think of it, was what Jack Youngblood did best. Jack co-hosted 'Wal-Mart's Great Outdoors' for 3 years (2000 to 2003). Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, 5-sack performance 21-6 win versus instate rival Florida State University. He could be called Mr. The average career of a pro player is only 4 years. In 1977, Youngblood was the chairman of the Los Angeles-area "Right to Read" program and active in the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. Jack Youngblood is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Youngblood repeated his NFC Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1976 while co-leading the Rams in sacks with 14.5, being named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl, and being a consensus first-team All-Pro for the third straight season. Ozzy first met Sharon Arden when she was just 18-years-old. But unlike Jack, she has changed. 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. He was also honored with the 1984 'Ed Block Courage Award.' They first talked about a couple of stories from the past, calling Canadian Football League games . https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/herbert-jackson-youngblood-iii-1715.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. The story of Jack Youngblood is the strangest of all.'. I'd love to watch Jack Youngblood play. Herbert Jackson Youngblood III (born January 26, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Join Facebook to connect with Jack Youngblood and others you may know. 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. Jim Youngblood is 72 years old. Youngblood's wife, Diane, dabbed at tears as Youngblood spoke. 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. . Jack was a national spokesman for 'Protatonin' in 2001. And so while his replacement, Gary Jeter, who's five years younger and 20 pounds of muscle heavier, is out there anchoring the left side of the defensive line, Youngblood has his hands on his hips, looking as if he would like to bite off somebody's head. He was on the small side but he had great pass rush moves, just a hellacious player. The former first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft remains unsigned after spending the 2019 season with the Los Angeles . "It was a deal where the bone wasn't stickin' out, and it didn't hurt, and they said it was gonna kill me. Defensive End Jack Youngblood of the Rams, a 13-year vet, is out of sync with his game and his life. 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. Deacon Jones, his idol, had hurt his foot, and Youngblood, a rookie and a rube, filled the void. "We believe that we're invincible," Youngblood says. He was named the Orange County "Sportsman of the Year" by the hospital in 1987. ", "NFL's Top 10 kicks off second season on NFL Network", "Jim Collins - Yes, It's True: A Star Is Being Born in Rams Defense", "Jumping Jack Flash - Youngblood Runs Circles Around the Cardinals' Tootie Robbins", List of most consecutive starts and games played by National Football League players, "Rams' Youngblood Retires; 'The Clock Ran Down on Me', "Wal-Mart Signs on as New Title Sponsor of Great Outdoors Television Series on ESPN2", "Four Join Orange County Hall of Fame Youngblood, Meyers Head List", "David Liles Ethanol Fuels - Management Team", "What Do Sports-Minded Men Know About Prostate Health? "You don't want to ruin this body with your face," he says. The house is decorated as if it were a rural country home, with mounted fish and stuffed ducks and other wildlife throughout. Childhood & Early Life. Publicly, the Ram coaches were saying Youngblood's job was secure. I still have nightmares from the hit he gave me. [33] Later in the game, Youngblood forced a fumble that was recovered by teammate Fred Dryer, blocked an extra point attempt, and sacked Hart to stop a Cardinals drive.[34][35]. He tried to kill us all! And he and his wife were seeing a female marriage counselor about their marital problems. Youngblood played in 201 consecutive games, a Rams team record; he only missed one game in his 14-year NFL career. Once he played 2 games on a broken leg. 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 . . [129] Youngblood concluded, "I wasn't the biggest guy, I certainly wasn't the strongest and I wasn't the fastest either. I said, 'Now wait a minute.' 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. 2001 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ring Presented to Jack Youngblood. In November 2007, he was recognized as one of the state of Florida's thirty-three all-time greatest high school football players when he was voted to the Florida High School Athletic Association's All-Century High School football team. 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. Follow. From 1968 to 1970, he was a varsity letterman with the 'Florida Gators' football teams, under coaches Ray Graves and Doug Dickey. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. He played 201 consecutive games, including the 1979 playoffs and Super Bowl 14 with a broken leg. From iconic beauties of the past to cities that have been lost to time, these photographs capture moments in history that have long been etched in our memories. Youngblood is a member of the Los Angeles Rams' 50th Anniversary Team (1985), and the Rams All-Century Team chosen after the 1999 season. 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. Youngblood says that the three toughest men he ever faced were the Cardinals' Dan Dierdorf, the Cowboys' Rayfield Wright and the Vikings' Ron Yary. Kravtsov was the ninth overall pick in 2018 but has struggled in limited NHL action and has just three goals and three assists in 28 games this season. The United Press International named Jack NFC Defensive Player of the . But, it wasn't because I didn't have the passion to, the desire to. When was Jim Youngblood born? His wife is associated with the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. [8] Youngblood and his teammates were part of the testing for what became Gatorade, a beverage created by doctors Robert Cade and Dana Shires, designed to help Gator athletes who had to practice and play in Central Florida heat. This is where Youngblood can find solace. Be the first to know about the newest stars and best . Playoffs. "To me, he's the epitome of what a professional football player is all about," Harrah said. My sophomore year, we were in Tallahassee and I ran a reverse very early in the game, and I remember being nailed by Jack Youngblood. It's a vicious circle. "Either it's good enough to play whistle to whistle, or it's not. The 'NFL Network Top 10' series listed the performance as part of the "Gutsiest Performances" of all time. [101] Additionally, he was voted to the SEC All-Decade team for the 1970s. Jack Youngblood really doesn't like the Rams' new uniforms, especially the redesigned horn. And surely not some young 'un. Mobility, Young-blood's trademark, is not that important because in the 3-4 it's the linebackers who make the kill. Despite allowing the game's first points on a safety, the Rams took a 14-5 . From 1999 through 2002, he served as the NFL's liaison for the Arena Football League. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana on Tuesday evening. The only serious injury that Jack has sustained to date is a cut eyelid. He was named by Yahoo! You can't cheat on the emotional side.". They have to work so hard just to make ends meet. Jack's wife, Barbara Youngblood, serves on the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. Two years ago, prior to the '81 season, he was scared for the first time. Not some coach. 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. He earned 'All-State' honors and was voted the Outstanding Lineman of the team that season. CANTON, Ohio Jack Youngblood will walk to a podium outside the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, the final steps of a 12-year journey. ", "Lot 104 - Early 1980s Jack Youngblood Game-Worn Rams Jersey", "Best Athletes by Number, Number 85: Jack Youngblood", "Jack Youngblood talks about new book, today's game - Page 2 - ESPN", "Where are they now? ", In 1992, Jack was inducted to the 'College Football Hall of Fame.' Cooper, the oldest son, is a partner in a New Orleans Investment Firm. The Rams' Jack Youngblood (85) pursues Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl XIV. [2], In 2014, Youngblood opened the Jack Youngblood Center for NeuroEnhancement in Orlando, Florida, which attempts to treat the symptoms of traumatic brain injury and offer care to patients in effort to restore normal brain function. Earlier this season Youngblood was kicked in the leg and an infection set in. Youngblood broke his leg in the first half of the Rams' 1979 playoff run. After retiring as a player in 1985, Youngblood worked in the Rams' front office until 1991. Everybody lives in the fast lane out here. She is from Lake City, Fla., a town that closes up early. Youngblood was a radio analyst for the Los Angeles Rams from 19871991, the Sacramento Surge in 1992, and a television analyst for the Sacramento Gold Miners in 1993. In November 2007, Jack was one of the 33 of Floridas most celebrated high-school football players and was voted to the 'All-Century High School' football team of the 'Florida High School Athletic Association.'. Obituary. 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. You have to wait until they quit to find out that they need you." . 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. See Marilyn Monroe with pigtails while filming 'The Misfits' in 1960 and Linda Ronstadt in the studio . That's what life is all about Sir! Despite the injury, he returned for the season finale against the 49ers and the playoffs. Last month Diane decided to move back into the house. Dave Grohl and his first wife got married young Shutterstock According to The Guardian , Dave Grohl has shared that infidelity played a role in his divorce from Jennifer Youngblood in the '90s. [47], For the 1979 season, Youngblood had a career-high 18 sacks[48] and was a consensus first-team All-Pro for the fifth time. By Saturday he was still at it. Possibly his highest honor to date, he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. [117] Youngblood echoed his post-retirement sentiments in his Hall of Fame acceptance speech by stating, "I didn't sack the quarterback every time I rushed the passer. Jack was a true iron man. But I think one of my biggest assets was that I had an undeniable determination to be the best that has ever put his hand on the ground, I had a genuine desire to be great. It was an excruciating gut shot like none this defensive end took . His home is in Orange Park Acres, an area that sits on the side of a hill. [104] In 2001, he was elected to the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame. Book a personalized video $85. 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. Youngblood's style of play and perceived ability to play hurt brought many notations in NFL lore. He was foaming at the mouth. [39][40], One of the athletic feats for which Youngblood is best known is that of playing in the 1979 playoffs, including Super Bowl XIV, with a fractured left fibula. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001 along with Ron Yary, Lynn Swann, Jackie Slater, Mike Munchak, Marv Levy, and Nick Buoniconti and inducted in August in Canton, Ohio. Jack Youngblood. He formerly was employed in Plano, TX as a Captain in Fire Service. . He drives a Ford truck with a souvenir license plate that says PROUD AMERICAN. Book details & editions. 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. Defensive Tackle Larry Brooks, now a Ram defensive line coach. At practice he worked until he poured sweat. . Jan. 11, 2006. "I'm not in contact with 'em," he says. If she is married, he is courteous and pleasant but definitely reserved; he doesn't want a jealous husband interrupting his dessert. That was followed by a $400 million fund in 2005 and a $525 million fund in 2014, invested primarily in health care . The Rams won 21-14, and Youngblood was a prominent figure, recording a sack but, more important, standing his ground, defending rather than attacking. OK, in my view, Jack Youngblood has the most kickass tough-guy story in the history of football. Oct 11, 2021. From 1987 to 1991, Jack was a radio analyst for the 'Rams.' Jim Youngblood has been inducted to the South Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame (1983). Step back in time with this collection of 60 nostalgic photographs and stories. He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams' defensive linemen with 66 tackles. Jack Youngblood, a 6-4, 247-pound All-American from the University of Florida, excelled for 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams from 1971 to 1984.As the 20th player selected in the first round of the 1971 draft, Youngblood made his presence felt almost immediately. [112] Youngblood was voted the Rams' Outstanding Defensive Linemen by the Rams' Alumni nine times (1973, 197576, 197881, and 198384). Now football players hold hands in the huddle, and they do aerobic dancing. One thing sticks out in his mind: Baltimore's Johnny Unitas handing off to Tom Matte down near the goal line, and Unitas yelling, no, commanding, "Hit that hole!" Youngblood was named to Florida's All-Time High school football team by Sports Illustrated in 1989. Or are they worthless, like a cat. At the 'University of Florida,' Jack was associated with the 'Fellowship of Christian Athletes' and raised funds for needy children. When Chuck Norris peels onions, the onions cry. Fifteen years ago, when his conservative values conflicted with the hippie tenets of his generation, Youngblood, then a sophomore at Florida, reacted by climbing into a police car in Gainesville, Fla. and going out to battle some demonstrators who were marching in the town. 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.'. 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: [102] In 1995, Youngblood was voted one of the SEC Football Legends and was presented at the SEC championship game in Atlanta, Georgia. After his college career, Youngblood played in the Senior Bowl and recorded four sacks. Jim Youngblood was born in Union, SC. [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. His fingers are gnarled and misshapen. Youngblood served on the Honorary Advisory Board of the former St. Louis Rams[139] notables like Bill Cosby, August A. Busch III, Jonathan Winters, Dick Gephardt, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Stan Musial, Maxine Waters, Dr. Toby Freedman, et al. Before playing professionally, Youngblood played college football for . Others have followed him when he drove away from practice. By TIM BROWN. As a first-team All-Pro in 1979, he had a personal-best 18 sacks but fractured his leg in the waning minutes of the Rams' divisional round playoff victory over Dallas. Jan 25, . How tall is Jim Youngblood? Happy Birthday Jack Youngblood. Youngblood's Orange County spread has something of the atmosphere of his Monticello, Fla. hometown. [119] Opposing quarterbacks ranked Youngblood highly, with two of them, Fran Tarkenton and Roger Staubach, stating that Jack was the top defensive lineman they faced in their careers. Share with your friends. Youngblood's left leg hurts, and so do his left shoulder and left elbow. He was injured against Dallas when he fell over Wright. She thought it would be funny to pull his pants down. [1], Youngblood has made forays into broadcasting (both radio and television), acting, and business, and has written an autobiography. [54], Youngblood faced a challenge in 1983 when the Rams adopted Shurmur's 3-4 defense. He has also been a spokesman for organizations such as the 'United Way.' 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. But then, she didn't have a pro football locker room to go to every day. 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