"You should take care of that," Jackie Slater, the tackle who lines up opposite Youngblood in practice, told him one day. When he was younger, he ran with a group of teammates. THEY DON'T KNOW JACK. He was rushed to the hospital after a doctor's examination revealed a blood clot under his arm. 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. 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. Youngblood is a celebrity in a town that adores and venerates them. To hear the interview with Jack Youngblood, start the show at 46:46. Jim Youngblood's name is on the ballot for the NFL Hall of Fame. If he had played poorly, his position might have been up for grabs. "[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. Jack Youngblood, 86, resident of St. Petersburg, FL, and Hendersonville, NC, died suddenly. [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. The Rams split their next four games and are now tied with the San Francisco 49ers for first place in the NFC's Western Division. OK, in my view, Jack Youngblood has the most kickass tough-guy story in the history of football. Jack was a 4-year letterman in football. He knows if he can make her blush, she'll go away happy. Jack is married to Barbara Youngblood and has a son, Robert Youngblood. Be the first to know about the newest stars and best . Early years. He is considered among the best players Florida ever produceda member of the College Football Hall of Fame and one of only six Florida Gators to be named to the Gator Football Ring of Honor. The 'NFL Network Top 10' series listed the performance as part of the "Gutsiest Performances" of all time. Defensive End Jack Youngblood of the Rams, a 13-year vet, is out of sync with his game and his life. Following his NFL career, Jack appeared as Secret Service agent John Sommers in the 1986 TV movie ' C.A.T. 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. [45] For that and other achievements Jack was dubbed the "John Wayne of football" by Jim Hanifan, which was echoed by Hall of Fame coach John Madden. He had 151+12 career sacks and led the Rams in sacks nine times 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 Shurmur's 3-4 two-gap scheme[53] which limited some pass rush opportunities to make sure the opponent's running game was handled. 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. Add this book to your favorite list Community Reviews. He was in the house by himself, eating off paper plates. Success breeds success. Squad: Python Wolf. His wife is associated with the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. Twiggy, the Broadway actress, recently analyzed life in the gaudy lane this way: "They lie to you all the time in L.A. 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. Big, strong and handsome, that's Youngblood, and that once defined the ideal of the American male. In the 1979 season, Jack secured a career-high score of 18 sacks and was on the 'First-Team All-Pro' for the fifth time. [98] Additionally, he was voted a member of the 50th Anniversary Senior Bowl All-Time Team in 1999. 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. Happy Birthday Jack Youngblood. Jack Youngblood is standing in the rain, and all around him is chaos. "He's the hardest-working guy on the team, probably in the NFL. He's almost like a Congressman who is confronted by redistricting. In 2000, Youngblood raised Pharos' first institutional fund of $155 million. The 3-4 favors massive linemen who can occupy a lot of space. Not true. Sometimes the other players worry about him. He was raised with his two sisters, Paula and Lynn. One such event was a 57-mile bicycle ride he organized which intended to send disadvantaged youth to a summer camp. So Jack is three generations removed from the rookies, the "young 'uns" he calls them. Jack Horace Youngblood, age 75, of Pottsboro, TX, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2022 at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, TX. She has her own business: a stationery store in Costa Mesa. But, it wasn't because I didn't have the passion to, the desire to. Youngblood was named to Florida's All-Time High school football team by Sports Illustrated in 1989. "I'm not used to it. If she is married, he is courteous and pleasant but definitely reserved; he doesn't want a jealous husband interrupting his dessert. Barry Smith, Florida State University wide receiver[96], Youngblood was an All-America selection in 1970, as well as being the SEC Lineman of the Year, All-SEC, and a finalist for the Outland Trophy. Under his service, the team was enlisted on the NASDAQ stock exchange. In 1978, the Rams led the NFL in total defense and Youngblood was named to his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl and was a consensus first-team All-Pro for the fourth time in five years. Youngblood is part of the Hall's seven-member Class . "I knew it was broken." Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg . 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. During the season he almost never misses a day of weightlifting. [97] He was named the Outstanding Lineman of the Game and in 1989 he was voted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. Jack Lambert has kept an incredibly low profile since retiring from pro football nearly 35 years ago. He was regarded as one of the top five players during his time in the university's football program and was considered an excellent pass rusher of the time. [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. He attends hunting, fishing and golf outings when associated with a good cause. Youngblood discovered weightlifting in college, and for thousands of hours he has pitted his will against the iron. By his locker were a couple of film canisters. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. When he first meets someone, that is what he wants to know. "[121] In 2000, Sports Illustrated ranked Youngblood as No. All-American, Bob Newton", "SEC Football: Rating The SEC's All-Time D-Linemen", "Peterson, Six others await Florida Fame induction", "Sports Illustrated NCAA All-Century Football Team", "Opponents didn't have a prayer against White", "AT&T Announces Finalists for Best SEC DL of All Time", "Jim Nantz Will Be Honored as the 2007 Sportsman of the Year by the Orange County", "Sack story: Setting the record straight on all of those QB takedowns", "Class of 2001: Pro Football Hall of Fame prepares to induct seven new members", "End Jack Youngblood Moves Fast--on Bike! 1998 PGA First Lady of Golf Award receipent, Barbara Nicklaus is the wife of Jack Nicklaus, an American retired professional golfer.Mr. 74 jersey was retired by the program in 2006. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. One got into his truck in the Rams' parking lot and refused to leave. Jack made his NFL debut in 1971, with the 'Los Angeles Rams,' as a left defensive end and as a backup for Deacon Jones. [23] He was the 20th overall pick in that draft and signed a 3-year $105,000 contract including a $30,000 signing bonus. "It felt like I'd been shot," Youngblood says. In addition, Blitz magazine, The Sporting News, Football Digest, and Sport magazine have singled Youngblood out as one of the toughest and one of the hardest hitting players of all-time. 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. As a freshman, Youngblood played defensive end, wearing number 52, for the Gator freshman team. The Rams won 21-14, and Youngblood was a prominent figure, recording a sack but, more important, standing his ground, defending rather than attacking. Jim Youngblood is 72 years old. She and Jack were split up, on and off, for most of '83 but have been together for the last month. "They don't do anything," he says. He was also selected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992 then the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. After retiring as a player in 1985, Youngblood worked in the Rams' front office until 1991. Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews III may not currently have a home in the NFL, but the 35-year-old free agent was a force to be reckoned with during his heyday for The Pack. 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. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. 2001 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ring Presented to Jack Youngblood. [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. 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. 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. First published September 1, 1988. God bless you & your family, Mr. Youngblood. [17], In 1992, Youngblood was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Barbara Youngblood is 70 years old and was born on 01/25/1952. After high school Jack attended Northeastern State University . [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. Learn more. It was in the '79 playoffs that Youngblood played those two-plus games on the broken leg. He also participated in 'Hands Across America,' an event to eradicate hunger in the US. . After initially pleading innocent, the assailant later pleaded guilty and received a one-year suspended sentence. Youngblood, a strong candidate for the Hall of Fame, now must contend with the vagaries of the new L.A. defensethe 3-4, the fortification currently in vogue in the NFL. Sharon was the daughter of Black Sabbath's manager Don Arden, but in 1979 when Ozzy was fired from the band by Don, Sharon flew to Los Angeles to meet Ozzy and began managing his career. ", Over to the side. He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams . "Sometimes, the other things around him sufferlike me. TIMES STAFF WRITER. The club trainer, Gary Tuthill, claims that Youngblood does not have a high threshold of painhe has no threshold at all. 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 . Jack Youngblood. [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]. In April 2007, he won the 'Order of the Leather Helmet, the highest recognition for an NFL alumni, awarded by the 'National Football League Alumni Association.'. "Fishing. Then Youngblood adds, "Your bodyand my looks." In the ensuing days the Rams coaching staff made a decision. It looks as if there are balloons under his skin. "This season he'll be lucky if he gets 10. [131] Youngblood was involved in the 1974 NFL-USO tour to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. In the plotline of the movies "John Sommers" was a member of the Air Force Reserve who piloted an SR-71 spyplane. NFL Hall of Famer - Los Angeles Rams . It would be the first time he had seen her in over a week. He wears boots, a big cowboy belt buckle and Western shirts. Mr. Lewber was buried in his autographed Jack Youngblood jersey a week later on July 3, 2007. 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. In 1995, Jack began serving the 'Orlando Predators' ('Arena Football League') as their vice president, later moving on to serve as their general manager and their president. "Now these young 'uns are coming out like clones," he mutters. He has never failed to answer the bell. You can't cheat on the emotional side.". Guard Dennis Harrah was talking about the team's old man. [82], During his NFL career, Youngblood partnered with Los Angeles Rams teammate Larry Brooks to open "The Wild Bunch" in 1980, a western clothing store that featured high-end western wear, including cowboy boots, cowboy hats, silver belt buckles, jeans, and other country apparel. In 2014, Jack founded the Jack Youngblood Center for NeuroEnhancement' in Orlando, Florida, a center to treat traumatic brain injuries. Dec 31, 2022. Jack has served the 'Rams' as its radio network's color analyst from 1986 to 1991. 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. [93] One of Youngblood's biggest fans, David G. Lewber, died on June 28, 2007. He has a 260-acre ranch there and raises cattle and soybeans, but what he likes most is the camaraderie. In 2000, Jack released his autobiography, 'Blood,' co-authored with Joel Engel. [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. And playing. Despite the injury, he played the season finale. They first talked about a couple of stories from the past, calling Canadian Football League games . It was a result of repeated trauma to a nerve in his arm that blocked the flow of blood. Critics thought Youngblood might be too small to play that position, yet he performed in it well (recording 10+12 sacks in 1983 and 9+12 sacks in 1984 while Rams were among the NFL's best defenses at stopping the run) despite being considered undersized. 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 took me under his wing when I first came to the Rams and taught me everything - his technique in the pass rush, how to play off blockers, and how to make the big play. Quotations by Jack Youngblood, American Athlete, Born January 26, 1950. The scene is the Orange Bowl, late on a Sunday afternoon, and the Miami Dolphins are kicking the butts of the Los Angeles Rams. Publicly, the Ram coaches were saying Youngblood's job was secure. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana on Tuesday evening. Youngblood is involved in helping former NFL players in need by supporting the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF). I still have nightmares from the hit he gave me. "Tape it up, gimme 2 Aspirin and let's go play" Jack would finish the game and record a sack in the 4th quarter @theblood85. Jack was a national spokesman for 'Protatonin' in 2001. 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. Youngblood took it away, knocked the man to the ground and walked off. Additionally, while still active with the Rams, Youngblood worked with BankAmericard, in a public relations capacity. His fingers are gnarled and misshapen. In July 2006, a game-used Jack Youngblood jersey sold for $6,565 in an online auction. " 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. In 1998, Youngblood's final year with the team, the club won its first Arena League championship, defeating the favored Tampa Bay Storm. For all the kidding, Youngblood's body is something of a marvel. By Saturday he was still at it. He has the uniform but no real power. 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