Jim Youngblood has been inducted to the South Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame (1983). In 1981, Youngblood led the Rams with 11+12 sacks and was the Rams outstanding defensive lineman. As a freshman, Youngblood played defensive end, wearing number 52, for the Gator freshman team. 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. 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. 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. [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. [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. Jack graduated from 'Monticello-Jefferson County High School' in 1967 and then earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the 'University of . And playing. + 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. When I first saw it on the logo I honestly thought it was a Charger logo. Youngblood discovered weightlifting in college, and for thousands of hours he has pitted his will against the iron. 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. The only complaint from the local folks is that he borrows their Red Man and never repays them. In addition, Youngblood was a second-team All-Pro in 1973, 1977, and 1980 and was second-team All-NFC in 1973 and 1984. It was his first experience on the defensive line, after playing linebacker in high school. 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. The only serious injury that Jack has sustained to date is a cut eyelid. He was a wonderful person and enjoyed helping others. If he had played poorly, his position might have been up for grabs. He also won honors such as the 'All-Conference,' the 'All-Big Bend,' and the 'Big Bend linemen of the year. Jack Youngblood is in danger of becoming a discontinued model. [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. 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 . Which, come to think of it, was what Jack Youngblood did best. Childhood & Early Life. [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. A cut eyelid was the only injury he sustained. When he first meets someone, that is what he wants to know. Jack was a national spokesman for 'Protatonin' in 2001. Soon before the 1981 season, he underwent a surgery to remove a huge blood clot from under his left arm, resulting in restricted blood flow. Before moving to Barbara's current city of Winter Park, FL , Barbara lived in Orlando FL and Sacramento CA. "Sometimes, the other things around him sufferlike me. 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. [62], When Youngblood retired on August 27, 1985, he asked his career to be remembered for "dignity, integrity, respect and pride". You can't cheat on the emotional side.". An altercation in the parking lot of a local pub resulted in Youngblood having a .44 pistol stuck in his eye and the trigger pulled and fortunately the chamber was empty, although other chambers were not. A Hall of Famer, Jack played in the Super Bowl and two other games on . 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. It's difficult for a wife to understand how he can pour out all that emotion on the field, and then be insensitive to her needs. Youngblood's No. It was thick, like syrup, and had an aftertaste. He had a lot of heart; he played hard, he played tough, and he was as quick as a hiccup. [60] He was voted the Rams' recipient of the 1984 Ed Block Courage Award[61] by "representing everything that is positive about professional football and serving as an inspiration in their locker rooms being a positive role model in his communities". Nov 02, 2017 at 09:07 AM. He tried to kill us all! [76] One of his major projects with the Predators was taking the team a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Step back in time with this collection of 60 nostalgic photographs and stories. Privately, they were making plans to use Jeter more against the Bears. The 3-4 favors massive linemen who can occupy a lot of space. Things are not working out right. 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 . 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 . Women in particular are drawn to him. See Marilyn Monroe with pigtails while filming 'The Misfits' in 1960 and Linda Ronstadt in the studio . 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. 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At halftime the doctors and coaches were huddling over some X rays. Check out this bonus clip where our beloved 'Golden Bear' talks about his wife, Barbara. NFL Hall of Famer - Los Angeles Rams . There is a tendency to assume that the reason Youngblood has never missed a game is that he has never been hurt. Not only the games, but he practiced every day. That year, Jack also received a 'Florida's Fergie Ferguson Award' and a spot in the 'FloridaGeorgia Game Hall of Fame,' considering his remarkable performance in the FloridaGeorgia match. For Diane, happiness is having her own stationery store. 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. [41][42] He also played in the 1980 Pro Bowl with the injured leg, a week after the Super Bowl. His wife is associated with the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. At odds with his environment, at a crossroads of his career as well as his marriage, Youngblood reacted the way he knew best. He was a vice-president, then president, of the Orlando Predators from 1995 until 1999. 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. Things are not working out right. [7] Youngblood had entered school at 195 pounds and put on 10 pounds a year through weight-lifting, finishing around 245 pounds. [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). 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. "If I was that young," he booms, "and had that body, I'd walk in the valley and fear no one." 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. A lot more. [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. There was talk about putting him in the hospital, but he kept practicing. [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. Barbara Talor, Barbara J Hufftaylor, Barbara J Itf, Barbara J Taylor and Barbara J Huff are some of the alias or nicknames that Barbara has used. 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. At the 'University of Florida,' Jack was associated with the 'Fellowship of Christian Athletes' and raised funds for needy children. 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. For an athlete to make the kind of commitment Jack has made, it alters his life. He was voted the Rams defensive lineman of the year by the Rams Alumni Association. Jack Youngblood Autographed/Signed Mini Helmet Los Angeles Rams LA HOF. [54], Youngblood faced a challenge in 1983 when the Rams adopted Shurmur's 3-4 defense. Facebook gives people the power. [27][28][29] The Rams advanced to the NFC Championship game, losing 14-10 to the Minnesota Vikings. Jack Youngblood really doesn't like the Rams' new uniforms, especially the redesigned horn. Barbara Youngblood is 70 years old and was born on 01/25/1952. He's an outstanding person and a natural leader. 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. She takes French lessons, jogs, plays racquetball, does aerobics, works out on Nautilus machines and dabbles at painting. Twiggy, the Broadway actress, recently analyzed life in the gaudy lane this way: "They lie to you all the time in L.A. Youngblood was also a regular guest on ESPN programs Star-Shot (1988), Sportslook (1984, 1986, 1988) and Great Outdoors (1989) programs. Jim Youngblood weighed 235 lbs (106 kg) when playing. 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. Now, in the Orange Bowl visitors' locker room, Youngblood looks up from his seat. [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. He's learning to play football all over again. Nicklaus has won 117 professional tournaments in his career. And the results can change the way you look at yourself. Youngblood, who lives in Florida, is currently on tour promoting "Because It Was Sunday: The Legend of Jack Youngblood," written by D.W. Cooper. Despite allowing the game's first points on a safety, the Rams took a 14-5 . Olsen has a real grasp on the problems besetting Youngblood, a celebrity roasted by his peers and sought out for his signature. Youngblood says that the three toughest men he ever faced were the Cardinals' Dan Dierdorf, the Cowboys' Rayfield Wright and the Vikings' Ron Yary. Oct 11, 2021. "[121] In 2000, Sports Illustrated ranked Youngblood as No. . Youngblood, the 73-year-old Hall of Famer, is thinking back to late December 1979, when, as a Rams defensive end, he earned his place in a rare fraternity, the one that Mahomes joined last week . 8. When he was younger, he ran with a group of teammates. Be the first to ask a question about The Devil to Pay Lists with This Book. Youngblood always asks to see her left hand. What she, and everyone else in the bar, discovered was that Youngblood wasn't wearing underwear. . He was a popular spokesperson for various products, and he has been consistently involved in charity work, starting in college, continuing throughout his NFL career, and remaining so today. The scene is the Orange Bowl, late on a Sunday afternoon, and the Miami Dolphins are kicking the butts of the Los Angeles Rams. 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. Big, strong and handsome, that's Youngblood, and that once defined the ideal of the American male. [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. THEY DON'T KNOW JACK. She also does interior decorating. Some feel he's a faker. 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. He was also selected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992 then the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, 5-sack performance 21-6 win versus instate rival Florida State University. If she is married, he is courteous and pleasant but definitely reserved; he doesn't want a jealous husband interrupting his dessert. He also participated in basketball in high school, playing as part of '4-H,' the 'Student Council,' and 'Key Club International.' Says Jack, "The crazy thing is that we could be off the wall and still have the physical ability to go out and perform above and beyond anybody else." [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. The scene is the Orange Bowl, late on a Sunday afternoon, and the Miami Dolphins are kicking the butts of the Los Angeles Rams. 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. After his college career, Youngblood played in the Senior Bowl and recorded four sacks. [67] He was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in C.A.T. God bless you & your family, Mr. Youngblood. 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.'. They got into a lot of "attitude readjustment," which is Youngblood's term for serious drinking. Jack Youngblood, called the heart and . 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. 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. I caught up with Youngblood and asked him about . In the plotline of the movies "John Sommers" was a member of the Air Force Reserve who piloted an SR-71 spyplane. 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. [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. Guard Dennis Harrah was talking about the team's old man. #RamsHouse #NFL @theblood85. I'd love to watch Jack Youngblood play. Youngblood's voice picks up force. Archie and his wife Olivia also have a son named Cooper Manning. Earlier this season Youngblood was kicked in the leg and an infection set in. Every year, within days of the season's last game, Youngblood is back in Monticello, fishing and hunting. 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. Upstairs the Rams were having a postgame party, and Diane was waiting for him. [112] Youngblood was voted the Rams' Outstanding Defensive Linemen by the Rams' Alumni nine times (1973, 197576, 197881, and 198384). [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. Youngblood was named to Florida's All-Time High school football team by Sports Illustrated in 1989. Squad in 1986 and C.A.T. An all new 'Feherty' returns this Monday, March 5th at 9PM ET. Then Youngblood adds, "Your bodyand my looks." He was also selected to the FWAA 1969-1994 All-America Team with players like Lawrence Taylor, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Tony Dorsett, Ronnie Lott, and Jack Tatum. With the 19th overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, Youngblood would go on to play his entire NFL career with the Rams. [131] Youngblood was involved in the 1974 NFL-USO tour to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Jack Youngblood lives near Orlando, Fla., in a town called Winter Park, where he is a consultant for the Arena . "It's better to be together.". 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. 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. He has never been hurt badly, by his estimation, but he's all but crippled. Jan. 11, 2006. [107], He was named by one SEC publication as the Top All-Time SEC Defensive of All-Time. [10] Youngblood played a key role in the Gator Bowl recording nine tackles and forcing a fumble. She thought it would be funny to pull his pants down. 20 pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, played his entire 14 . [17], In 1992, Youngblood was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. 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. He had suffered a ruptured disc in his lower back two weeks earlier. 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. LA RAMS NFL HOF JACK YOUNGBLOOD Signed Autographed Matted Photo w/cut 11"x14". Youngblood can find solace in the weight room, where he more than holds his own. Downl. In his freshman year for the 'Gator,' Jack wore the number 52 and made his debut at the defensive end of the freshman team. He was also named to seven Pro Bowls and was a first alternate to the game in 1984, his final season. It was another challenge, met and won. 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. . He was voted to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl. 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. The Rams' Jack Youngblood (85) pursues Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl XIV. 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]. He reported and co-hosted 'ESPN NFL GameDay' (1985 and 1986) and regularly guest-appeared on 'ESPN' shows such as Sportslook' (1984, 1986, 1988), 'Star-Shot' (1988), and 'Great Outdoors' (1989). "[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. 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. Not some doctor. Jack was a graduate of Sapulpa High School where he played and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. They first talked about a couple of stories from the past, calling Canadian Football League games . [105] Five years later, in 2006, Youngblood was among the first four Gator legends to be inducted into the Florida Football Ring of Honor, alongside Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, and Emmitt Smith. [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. The Rams won 21-14, and Youngblood was a prominent figure, recording a sack but, more important, standing his ground, defending rather than attacking. An unusual sports book. [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. Youngblood was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1971 NFL Draft. 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