Business video. 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. 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. Additionally, he was a finalist for the Outland Trophy following the 1970 season[13] and was voted the 1970 SEC lineman of the year. . [86][87] In the mid-1980s he modeled Munsingwear briefs in a series of magazine and billboard ads. Jack was born Herbert Jackson Youngblood III, on January 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Herbert J and Kay Youngblood. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. He has the uniform but no real power. [51] Among the standout games in Youngblood's final two seasons were the opening game of the 1983 season, against the New York Giants in which Youngblood recorded two sacks; and the 1983 season finale against the New Orleans Saints. He has also worked with BankAmericard.. 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. Not some sportswriter. 'United Press International' honored Jack with the tag of the 'NFC Defensive Player of the Year' in 1975, while 'Pro Football Weekly' named him the NFL Defensive Lineman of the Year. He repeated his 1974 honors and represented the 'Rams' for the third consecutive season. Success breeds success. 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. Follow. Jack Youngblood, one of six names in . Other NFL stars including Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett were also in the nationwide hand-holding line. It was an excruciating gut shot like none this defensive end took . 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. He was a vice-president, then president, of the Orlando Predators from 1995 until 1999. "That's kind of a sad thing to say, being the senior citizen of this operation.". Two years ago, prior to the '81 season, he was scared for the first time. [131] Youngblood was involved in the 1974 NFL-USO tour to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. 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. 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. 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. If she is married, he is courteous and pleasant but definitely reserved; he doesn't want a jealous husband interrupting his dessert. Jack Youngblood played defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1984 after playing college football at the University of Florida. Youngblood, the No. I hope that showed".[118]. [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. One stinking vote. For Diane, happiness is having her own stationery store. #RamsHouse #NFL @theblood85. The Rams' Jack Youngblood (85) pursues Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl XIV. Former members of the Rams Advisory Board, created in 1981, include Lord David Westbury, former Ram and Evangelist Rosey Grier, Maureen Reagan, Henry Mancini, Bob Hope, Danny Thomas, Jane Upton Bell, and former President Gerald Ford among others. A whispered confirmation moments later would turn up the torture several notches: He had missed by one vote. She has her own business: a stationery store in Costa Mesa. She also has three cats. Youngblood is facing weighty decisions off the field, and a new life-style on it. In the dressing room the writers; as always, crowded around him. Ozzy first met Sharon Arden when she was just 18-years-old. Jack Youngblood. 4 in its list of the greatest pass rushers of all-time, behind only Deacon Jones, Reggie White and Lawrence Taylor. 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]. [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]. Patrick Long, who lives adjacent to the Jack Daniel's barrel houses, and whose wife, Christi, filed a lawsuit against Lincoln County, told Insider the community had two main demands: an air . Dad gum, even pro football has sold out, changing its rules so the offense can run up the score. Possibly his highest honor to date, he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. 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. "They really are. He gained national attention after he recorded a 5-sack performance that translated to a win against the in-state rival 'Florida State University,' on October 4, 1969. In 1998, Youngblood's final year with the team, the club won its first Arena League championship, defeating the favored Tampa Bay Storm. 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. Other notable honorees have been Jim Nantz, Peter Ueberroth, John McKay, Bill Walsh, and Pete Carroll.[114][115]. "It was losing, and I don't like that," he says. Youngblood, who lives in Florida, is currently on tour promoting "Because It Was Sunday: The Legend of Jack Youngblood," written by D.W. Cooper. "When I come to play, I come to play," Youngblood likes to say. Confidence begets confidence. 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. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. Upstairs the Rams were having a postgame party, and Diane was waiting for him. First NFL Draft: Jack Youngblood entered the arena of professional football in 1971 and left the arena in 1984. ", In 1992, Jack was inducted to the 'College Football Hall of Fame.' It's as if he has become a security guard without a gun. Then when they ordered up the operating room, I thought, 'Well, maybe they are serious.' . Beginning in the 1973 season, the Rams added the unrelated Jim Youngblood to its roster, so from that time on, both Youngbloods had the unique distinction of having their entire name on the back of their jerseys, the given name appearing above the family name. He was raised with his two sisters, Paula and Lynn. 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. After the debacle in Miami, the Rams prepared to play Chicago the following week. 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 played 201 consecutive games, including the 1979 playoffs and Super Bowl 14 with a broken leg. Not only did Youngblood play and record a sack in the second half, he famously played every defensive down of the 1979 NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl XIV. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Jack Youngblood, Terry Metcalf. "We believe that we're invincible," Youngblood says. "He's the first one in the locker room and the last to leave every day. Do they do anything? [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. He stares across the room at Kent Hill, a 26-year-old Ram guard who appears to be sculpted from granite. Jack Youngblood is standing in the rain, and all around him is chaos. Youngblood had proved he could handle the 3-4. Jet, looked like he needed a bath. Before playing professionally, Youngblood played college football for . [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's the hardest-working guy on the team, probably in the NFL. Time waits for no man except Chuck Norris. Barbara Youngblood is 70 years old and was born on 01/25/1952. He likes nothing better than to put some Willie Nelson on the stereo, pop some chewing tobacco in his mouth and pump some iron. Mobility, Young-blood's trademark, is not that important because in the 3-4 it's the linebackers who make the kill. [67] He was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in C.A.T. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. May 5, 1935 - December 11, 2021. He was also honored with the 1984 'Ed Block Courage Award.' In 1966, Jack recorded 70 tackles as an offensive lineman, a linebacker, and the state champion 'Tigers' captain. Youngblood discovered weightlifting in college, and for thousands of hours he has pitted his will against the iron. Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg . He was born September 11, 1942, in Joplin, Missouri to Harvey and Helen Isbell. Good or bad, there aren't many male bastions left. At practice he worked until he poured sweat. [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]. In the ensuing days the Rams coaching staff made a decision. At odds with his environment, at a crossroads of his career as well as his marriage, Youngblood reacted the way he knew best. But if you're really going to be good, or, like Jack, great, you have to do it that way. 2 reviews Get A Copy. It's a vicious circle. For an athlete to make the kind of commitment Jack has made, it alters his life. . Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, 5-sack performance 21-6 win versus instate rival Florida State University. When I first saw it on the logo I honestly thought it was a Charger logo. 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. An all new 'Feherty' returns this Monday, March 5th at 9PM ET. THEY DON'T KNOW JACK. Eli Manning is the baby of the family. Join Facebook to connect with Jack Youngblood and others you may know. Now he is out of step with his surroundings once more. The 'NFL Network Top 10' series listed the performance as part of the "Gutsiest Performances" of all time. From 1987 to 1991, Jack was a radio analyst for the 'Rams.' . In 1977, Youngblood was the chairman of the Los Angeles-area "Right to Read" program and active in the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. 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. Then Youngblood adds, "Your bodyand my looks." Shannon Elliott. View the profiles of people named Jack Youngblood. But, it wasn't because I didn't have the passion to, the desire to. 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. 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.'. 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. Jack made his NFL debut in 1971, with the 'Los Angeles Rams,' as a left defensive end and as a backup for Deacon Jones. From 1999 through 2002, he served as the NFL's liaison for the Arena Football League. Learn more. The owner of his football team is a woman: Georgia Frontiere. Youngblood's Orange County spread has something of the atmosphere of his Monticello, Fla. hometown. 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