Youngblood looks older than his years. Said Youngblood, "Dr. Cade began experimenting with Gatorade my freshman year. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 15,. Facebook gives people the power. It's a vicious circle. Throughout his NFL career and after Youngblood has been a skilled public speaker, sought after by corporate, athletic, and Christian groups due to his activity and success in those arenas. Youngblood is involved in helping former NFL players in need by supporting the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF). 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 walks stiffly to his locker, trying to find a gait that suits an old pro's aches and pains, and throws some stuff into a weathered, beat-up equipment bag. 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. In 1969, Jack set a school-high score of 14 sacks.In 1970, Jack finished his stint with 29 quarterback sacks for 'Gator' and was named the best defensive lineman in the team's history. Recently, he had to ask a friend what nouvelle cuisine meant. A paragon of durability, Youngblood retired following the 1984 season with a vast array of franchise records . Dec 31, 2022. . He also worked in the front office of the Sacramento Surge of the World League (WLAF) from 1992 to 1993, and the administration of the Canadian Football League's Sacramento Gold Miners from 1993 to 1994. [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. Jack made his NFL debut in 1971, with the 'Los Angeles Rams,' as a left defensive end and as a backup for Deacon Jones. May 5, 1935 - December 11, 2021. Youngblood's voice picks up force. In the plotline of the movies "John Sommers" was a member of the Air Force Reserve who piloted an SR-71 spyplane. After retiring as a player in 1985, Youngblood worked in the Rams' front office until 1991. [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. If she is single, he might banter a bit. Do they do anything? Basically, he is a man of medium build, with a long, lean torso, but the weights have stacked on about 40 pounds of pure muscle. It resulted from an altercation that ended in a .44 pistol getting stuck in his eye. Squad' and its 1988 sequel, 'C.A.T. The images of Patrick Mahomes traveled all the way from Kansas City, arriving on Jack Youngblood's television down in . [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. Squad: Python Wolf. He tried to kill us all! Squad: Python Wolf in 1988. On one of his outings while preparing for a Pro Bowl in Hawaii, Youngblood ended up on stage, cavorting with a dancer who was part of Don Ho's act. [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. Jack Youngblood, a 6-4, 247-pound All-America 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. [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 first thing she said was that she had stopped by the house earlier that day and noticed that the yard was a mess and that one of his dogs. By Saturday he was still at it. . Jack Youngblood Autographed/Signed Mini Helmet Los Angeles Rams LA HOF. "You should take care of that," Jackie Slater, the tackle who lines up opposite Youngblood in practice, told him one day. Before moving to Barbara's current city of Winter Park, FL , Barbara lived in Orlando FL and Sacramento CA. Possibly his highest honor to date, he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. By TIM BROWN. Then they got to make more money to pay the bills. How tall is Jim Youngblood? From 1999 through 2002, he served as the NFL's liaison for the Arena Football League. From 1987 to 1991, Jack was a radio analyst for the 'Rams.' I still have nightmares from the hit he gave me. 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. [37][38] The following year, 1977, Youngblood was voted to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl and a consensus All . The whole attitude about winning and losing changes your perspective. He told the writers, "It's always nice to hear your boss man say you did a nice job. "I'm not in contact with 'em," he says. ", Merlin Olsen, who played 208 games with the Rams before he retired in 1976, says of Youngblood, "Jack's still a little boy in a lot of ways. But the important thing is that you make the decision. THEY DON'T KNOW JACK. [43] In the playoffs, Youngblood sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach near the sideline in the waning moments of the divisional playoff game versus the Cowboys. Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg . Jeter would be used to spell Nose Tackle Charles DeJurnett. 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. He's an inspiration to everybody.". A speedboat sits in the driveway, and inside the kitchen door there's a plaque that says: THE OLDER THE BERRY, THE SWEETER THE JUICE. [He had 7 through last Sunday's 13-9 loss to Philadelphia.] In 2000, Jack released his autobiography, 'Blood,' co-authored with Joel Engel. During the season he almost never misses a day of weightlifting. No problem, Youngblood kept playing. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. [119] Hall of Fame defensive tackle Merlin Olsen paid Youngblood the highest compliment by stating that Jack was the "perfect defensive end". He has also been a spokesman for organizations such as the 'United Way.' He was also the 1970 recipient of Florida's Fergie Ferguson Award, which goes to the senior who displays outstanding leadership, character, and courage. Now Youngblood is a man among boys; it is harder and harder for him to find any common ground with his teammates. The club trainer, Gary Tuthill, claims that Youngblood does not have a high threshold of painhe has no threshold at all. Squad in 1986 and C.A.T. Youngblood, whose book "Because It Was Sunday: The Legend of Jack Youngblood" was released yesterday, is hoping to set up a meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell "immediately" to . I didn't make every tackle for a loss. Jack played 14 years as a defensive end in the NFL, and only missed one game. When it's time for the party to be over, it's you who decides to turn out the lights. The former first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft remains unsigned after spending the 2019 season with the Los Angeles . "Sometimes, the other things around him sufferlike me. Where was Jim Youngblood born? Jim Youngblood is 72 years old. The way he played before is not acceptable. Olsen has a real grasp on the problems besetting Youngblood, a celebrity roasted by his peers and sought out for his signature. I'll get to go to the opening day of dove season for the first time in . He was also honored with the 1984 'Ed Block Courage Award.' [23] He was the 20th overall pick in that draft and signed a 3-year $105,000 contract including a $30,000 signing bonus. " The doctors, after removing a blood clot the size of a hot dog, said there was a chance he would not play again. [68], Both films were directed by William Friedkin who is most noted for directing The Exorcist, The French Connection, and The Boys in the Band.[69]. 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. "Now these young 'uns are coming out like clones," he mutters. Jack was born Herbert Jackson Youngblood III, on January 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Herbert J and Kay Youngblood. Great idea! Jack emerged as an asset for the 'Gator Bowl,' with a score of 9 tackles and a forced fumble. Happy Birthday Jack Youngblood. [17], Some regard Youngblood, who was considered to be an excellent pass rusher,[18][19] as the best defensive lineman in Gators history as well as one of the top five players in the University of Florida's football program. 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. At the university, Jack was a member of the 'Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity' ('Alpha Omega Chapter'). "Jack used to be able to get 16 sacks a year," says his best friend, former L.A. Youngblood was a reporter and co-host for ESPN's NFL GameDay show in 1985 and 1986, alongside Chris Berman and was succeeded by co-host, Tom Jackson in 1987. So Jack is three generations removed from the rookies, the "young 'uns" he calls them. He was named by Yahoo! Squad: Python Wolf.' But he has won a lot more than he has lost. Defensive End Jack Youngblood of the Rams, a 13-year vet, is out of sync with his game and his life. [20] When Time magazine chose him for their 1970 All-America Team, it said of Youngblood: "Deceptively fast for his size, he reads screens and swing passes so adroitly that he intimidates quarterbacks by his mere presence. 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[110], Youngblood was elected to NFL All-Pro teams five times (1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979) during his 14 years with the Rams and was an All-NFC selection seven times (197480). And the results can change the way you look at yourself. But professional football is the kind of place where there's all kinds of encouragement not to grow up. Clay Matthews' Wife is an HGTV Star. He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams' defensive linemen with 66 tackles. "He's the first one in the locker room and the last to leave every day. The old guys had a basic tenet: Don't let anyone down. Youngblood attended Monticello-Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Florida, graduating in 1967. The same year, he was the United Way spokesman for the Rams and was the club's Man of the Year nominee in 1975 and 1983. 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. Upstairs, he walked into the party and spotted Diane. . In 2000, Youngblood was hired as the co-host for Wal-Mart's Great Outdoors (with Bert Jones) and served in that capacity through 2003. His face is craggy. 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. Two years ago, prior to the '81 season, he was scared for the first time. "That's kind of a sad thing to say, being the senior citizen of this operation.". 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. There is a tendency to assume that the reason Youngblood has never missed a game is that he has never been hurt. Jack was a graduate of Sapulpa High School where he played and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. In these TV movies, Youngblood played a Secret Service agent in the "Counter Assault Technical Squad" named John Sommers who was the "best weapons and munitions man in the business" and who was a fine secret service agent but hated big cities like Washington D.C. and New York and was thus banished to Alaska. And playing. One of them is the weight room of a pro football team. Once he played 2 games on a broken leg. Then, it started to look like milk."[9]. Good or bad, there aren't many male bastions left. But, it wasn't because I didn't have the passion to, the desire to. During his career, Youngblood gained a loyal following which seems to continue through today. It never ends.". [73][74] Youngblood moved to the World League of American Football as the Director of Marketing for the Sacramento Surge in 1991 (although he remained as Rams color announcer for the 1991 season), during which time the Surge won the 1992 World Bowl. He's almost like a Congressman who is confronted by redistricting. [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. Jack co-hosted 'Wal-Mart's Great Outdoors' for 3 years (2000 to 2003). . 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: You know all those Chuck Norris facts . He had a lot of heart; he played hard, he played tough, and he was as quick as a hiccup. And surely not some young 'un. And evidence of arthritis is starting to show from the battering taken by his shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles. 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. [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. 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.' He played 201 consecutive games, including the 1979 playoffs and Super Bowl 14 with a broken leg. When he first meets someone, that is what he wants to know. Privately, they were making plans to use Jeter more against the Bears. Archie and his wife Olivia also have a son named Cooper Manning. Then Youngblood adds, "Your bodyand my looks." You either play or you don't. He was a TV analyst for the 'Sacramento Gold Miners' in 1993. Despite the injury, he returned for the season finale against the 49ers and the playoffs. It's as if he has become a security guard without a gun. In the dressing room the writers; as always, crowded around him. The average career of a pro player is only 4 years. Jack Youngblood, Terry Metcalf. Youngblood was also named to the SEC All-Conference team in 1970, which ended three winning seasons while at Florida. Jack Youngblood was one of the U. S. military's pro mising young men in the early 1950s. He truly is Number One. He was voted to the All-SEC Quarter-Century Team (195074) as well as being voted to the 25-year All-SEC teams which spanned from the 1961 through the 1985 seasons. "[130], While at the University of Florida, Youngblood was involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while also speaking to youth groups and raising funds for needy children. Big, strong and handsome, that's Youngblood, and that once defined the ideal of the American male. The Rams' Jack Youngblood (85) pursues Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl XIV. + 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. Jack and his wife, Lisa, have confirmed that two years after their second child was born . Often when he's in a restaurant, a woman will come over to his table. Walking through the empty tunnels of Anaheim Stadium, Youngblood admitted that he had felt a lot of pressure going into the Bears game. Youngblood's Orange County spread has something of the atmosphere of his Monticello, Fla. hometown. [107], He was named by one SEC publication as the Top All-Time SEC Defensive of All-Time. Thank you so much!! Jack was a 4-year letterman in football. He was named to the all-SEC 25-year team from 1950-74 and became the third Gators player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992. [15][16] In the 1970 edition of the game, Florida trailed Georgia by seven points and the Georgia offense had driven to Florida's one-yard line, Youngblood stopped a Georgia running back short of the goal line and forced him to fumble and then recovered the loose ball beginning a rally that gained a come-from-behind 2417 victory. The last two years, when the team was losing, literally made me question my ability, question my intellect.". The following year, 1974, the Rams again led the NFL in rushing defense and Youngblood led the Rams with 15 sacks while being voted a consensus First-team All-Pro and being named to his second Pro Bowl. Los Angeles Rams defensive end and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2001 Jack Youngblood talks about his shoulder replacement procedure fac. They have to work so hard just to make ends meet. First NFL Draft: Jack Youngblood entered the arena of professional football in 1971 and left the arena in 1984. [137] He is active in the Orlando chapter of Young Life, a nationwide organization[138] whose goals include attempting to mentor young men and women in the Christian faith. Checkout the latest stats for Jack Youngblood. He's learning to play football all over again. When was Jim Youngblood born? Once during a dispute in Logan, Utah, a man stuck a loaded gun in Jack's eye and pulled the trigger. . jack youngblood first wife other names for blush pink. Time waits for no man except Chuck Norris. Youngblood attended Monticello-Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Florida, graduating in 1967. . 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. Though the injury ended his streak, Youngblood still holds the record for most consecutive starts in the NFL by a strong-side defensive end with 184. Youngblood is part of the Hall's seven-member Class . [79], Youngblood was a division president of Dave Liles Ethanol Fuels,[80] which produces a fuel additive that purports to boost octane, clean fuel systems, and help the environment by reducing engine emissions and being completely biodegradable. Women in particular are drawn to him. "I knew it was broken." Which, come to think of it, was what Jack Youngblood did best. He knows if he can make her blush, she'll go away happy. Peyton is the middle son. [62], When Youngblood retired on August 27, 1985, he asked his career to be remembered for "dignity, integrity, respect and pride". He was a wonderful person and enjoyed helping others. For all the kidding, Youngblood's body is something of a marvel. In his professional life, he played for the . Former Rams player and NFL Hall of Fame inductee Jack Youngblood with his wife Barbra Youngblood attending the Rams Legend Community Weekend dinner at the Four Season Hotel in Westlake Village, California, on Saturday May 20th, 2018. . "To me, he's the epitome of what a professional football player is all about," Harrah said. [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. "[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". [51] Despite the broken leg and numerous other injuries, Youngblood played in 201 consecutive games, a Rams team record; and only missed one game in his 14-year NFL career. Before Coach John Robinson arrived this year with his three-man line, Youngblood simply took off after the quarterback, but now he must stand off his man, occupy him, allowing the linebackers to make the tackles. I guess no one could. In addition, Youngblood was a second-team All-Pro in 1973, 1977, and 1980 and was second-team All-NFC in 1973 and 1984. on December 11, 2021. This is where Youngblood can find solace. 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. 8. 5 all-time greatest player for the Florida Gators.[22]. [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. He has also worked with BankAmericard.. Jack Snow, an outstanding receiver for the Los Angeles Rams for more than a decade and a longtime radio analyst for the Rams franchise, died Monday at a hospital in St. Louis. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. Things are not working out right. But then, she didn't have a pro football locker room to go to every day. [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. 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. Often he is the only Ram there. Youngblood was on the 1984 All-Madden team and was chosen by John Madden as the player who most exemplified the All-Madden team.[111]. Youngblood recalls with particular vividness the presence of painhe once played part of a game with a broken legduring his field career; he is now an executive with the Rams. ", "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? "You'll see a lot of hard work this next week," he says. That's what life is all about Sir! Under his service, the team was enlisted on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Or are they worthless, like a cat. He was injured against Dallas when he fell over Wright. In 2006, he was named to the 100-year Anniversary Gator Team. In one of a series of articles written for The Gainesville Sun in 2006, Youngblood was ranked as the No. You have to wait until they quit to find out that they need you." If he watched soap operas, Youngblood would not see his type playing the good guy these days. $89.99. I said, 'Now wait a minute.' Youngblood is 6'4" and 240 pounds, and when he gets a hard look on his face, people turn and walk the other way if they're smart. races for the end zone after picking off a St. Louis pass during first quarter action at Los Angeles, Dec . 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 voted to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl. 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. Mr. Lewber was buried in his autographed Jack Youngblood jersey a week later on July 3, 2007. For Youngblood this is what it all comes down to. 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. 84: Jack Youngblood. He has always stuck out a bit in Los Angeles, the land of fake-believe. "Jack played hurt, he played tough, and he was a great opponent. [1], Youngblood has made forays into broadcasting (both radio and television), acting, and business, and has written an autobiography. [97] He was named the Outstanding Lineman of the Game and in 1989 he was voted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. The scene is the Orange Bowl, late on a Sunday afternoon, and the Miami Dolphins are kicking the butts of the Los Angeles Rams. what is the national flower of switzerland Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Rams' Defensive End Jack Youngblood was on with Grant today. Says Diane Youngblood, "What he still loves are the basic things he grew up with. And playing. He has not missed a game since joining the Rams in 1971, and he has started every one since '73. Jack Youngblood, 86, resident of St. Petersburg, FL, and Hendersonville, NC, died suddenly. 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. 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. Everybody lives in the fast lane out here. 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