Step back in time with this collection of 60 nostalgic photographs and stories. Said Youngblood, "Dr. Cade began experimenting with Gatorade my freshman year. In his 14-year NFL career, Jack had missed only one game. 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. Jack has worked for several charitable foundations, such as the 'Muscular Dystrophy Foundation' and the 'Young Life' Orlando chapter. And he and his wife were seeing a female marriage counselor about their marital problems. After retiring as a player in 1985, Youngblood worked in the Rams' front office until 1991. Squad in 1986 and C.A.T. Jack Youngblood is standing in the rain, and all around him is chaos. Youngblood's Orange County spread has something of the atmosphere of his Monticello, Fla. hometown. When was Jim Youngblood born? Jack Youngblood. Peyton is the middle son. In 1988, he auditioned for the NFL on CBS's NFL Today along with Dick Butkus, Lyle Alzado, and Gary Fencik, with Butkus being hired to fill the co-host slot. Jack Youngblood played defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1984 after playing college football at the University of Florida. When I first saw it on the logo I honestly thought it was a Charger logo. "If Jack puts his mind to something, if he makes a commitment, he puts his whole heart into it," says Diane. [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 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. 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. 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. She and Jack were split up, on and off, for most of '83 but have been together for the last month. OK, in my view, Jack Youngblood has the most kickass tough-guy story in the history of football. 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.'. He was raised with his two sisters, Paula and Lynn. The story of Jack Youngblood is the strangest of all.'. [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. Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, 5-sack performance 21-6 win versus instate rival Florida State University. Follow. Youngblood is a celebrity in a town that adores and venerates them. He has never been hurt badly, by his estimation, but he's all but crippled. " The doctors, after removing a blood clot the size of a hot dog, said there was a chance he would not play again. [7] Youngblood had entered school at 195 pounds and put on 10 pounds a year through weight-lifting, finishing around 245 pounds. He was also named to seven Pro Bowls and was a first alternate to the game in 1984, his final season. He tried to kill us all! [71] The book was favorably reviewed by Publishers Weekly as "an unusual sports book". Now Youngblood is a man among boys; it is harder and harder for him to find any common ground with his teammates. 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. Success breeds success. After high school Jack attended Northeastern State University . Jack Youngblood, 86, resident of St. Petersburg, FL, and Hendersonville, NC, died suddenly. Downl. Jack graduated from 'Monticello-Jefferson County High School' in 1967 and then earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the 'University of Florida' in 1972. Currently, Youngblood serves on the NFLPA Mackey-White Traumatic Brain Injury Committee. He drives a Ford truck with a souvenir license plate that says PROUD AMERICAN. "You don't want to ruin this body with your face," he says. Things are not working out right. The old guys had a basic tenet: Don't let anyone down. There is a tendency to assume that the reason Youngblood has never missed a game is that he has never been hurt. The scene is the Orange Bowl, late on a Sunday afternoon, and the Miami Dolphins are kicking the butts of the Los Angeles Rams. Everybody lives in the fast lane out here. Squad' and its 1988 sequel, 'C.A.T. Clay Matthews' Wife is an HGTV Star. [63], Season sack totals: 1971 (3), 1972 (6), 1973 (16+12), 1974 (15), 1975 (15), 1976 (14+12), 1977 (9+12), 1978 (7), 1979 (18), 1980 (11+12), 1981 (11+12), 1982 (4), 1983 (10+12), 1984 (9+12), Career Total (151+12), Youngblood appeared in two television movies: C.A.T. Early years. No. To hear the interview with Jack Youngblood, start the show at 46:46. I'm wife of the year! Wife and Son: In his personal life, Jack Youngblood is married to athlete Barbara Youngblood. Join Facebook to connect with Jack Youngblood and others you may know. Once he played 2 games on a broken leg. Do they do anything? First published September 1, 1988. He's learning to play football all over again. Youngblood was also a regular guest on ESPN programs Star-Shot (1988), Sportslook (1984, 1986, 1988) and Great Outdoors (1989) programs. [76][77][78], In 1995, he returned to his native Florida as vice president and general manager, then later as president, of the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. 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. After L.A.'s second defeat in two weeks, Youngblood showers and brushes the chewing tobacco out of his teeth. 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. That first stuff was lethal! Jack emerged as an asset for the 'Gator Bowl,' with a score of 9 tackles and a forced fumble. 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. For Diane, happiness is having her own stationery store. In 1996 NFL Films named him to their list of the 100 Toughest Players of All-Time and in 2006 NFL writer Neil Reynolds featured Youngblood in his 2006 book "Pain Gang,"[120] in which Reynolds names Youngblood as one of the 50 Toughest players of All-Time. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Dan Dierdorf, a Hall of Fame tackle, said that Youngblood was "by far the toughest opponent I faced in my career",[123] a thought echoed by Viking Hall of Fame tackle Ron Yary who said, "There wasn't anybody who was tougher to block than Jack". From 1977 to 1984, Jack served as the defensive captain for the 'Rams' and won the 'Dan Reeves' award thrice. Jeter would be used to spell Nose Tackle Charles DeJurnett. But Youngblood hasn't changed since he came out of Monticello, Fla., a tiny town some 30 miles outside Tallahassee in an area where a red neck is manual labor's purple heart. . "[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. Happy Birthday Jack Youngblood. He knows if he can make her blush, she'll go away happy. Jack's wife, Barbara Youngblood, serves on the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando . Jack Youngblood is in danger of becoming a discontinued model. Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas. Youngblood, in 1987, was voted to the Orange County (California) Sports Hall of Fame along with Pat McCormick, Ann Meyers and Cap Sheue. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. [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. 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. $99.99. [107], He was named by one SEC publication as the Top All-Time SEC Defensive of All-Time. [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. 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. Playoffs. Business video. Jack made his NFL debut in 1971, with the 'Los Angeles Rams,' as a left defensive end and as a backup for Deacon Jones. His mother, Kay, was widowed when he was 10, so he and his two younger sisters were raised without a father. 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 . Football is her husband's life. 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]. 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. Despite allowing the game's first points on a safety, the Rams took a 14-5 . God bless you & your family, Mr. Youngblood. Youngblood is a throwback to the old days when football flew by the seat of its pants. 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. His fingers are gnarled and misshapen. [1], Youngblood has made forays into broadcasting (both radio and television), acting, and business, and has written an autobiography. 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. Possibly his highest honor to date, he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. And playing. Previously, he had played as a linebacker in high school. 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. "It felt like I'd been shot," Youngblood says. Amazon . "Jack's kind of the Pete Rose of football," says Mike Barber, a Ram tight end. Jim Youngblood was born in Union, SC. He started four games during his first season, and the magazine "Football Digest" named him All-Rookie. 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. 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. Business video. He was extremely quick, had underrated strength, and he got great leverage against the tackles. But he's survivin'. He did so well as a backup to superstar "Deacon" Jones at left defensive end as a rookie that the Rams traded Jones before the . [81] He also owns and maintains a farm in his native North Florida, in which he currently raises pine trees and where he raised cattle until 2002. In 1999, he began to work for the AFL office as a liaison to the National Football League and served as a special consultant to the Arena Football League and arenafootball2. But, it wasn't because I didn't have the passion to, the desire to. 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. "[21] His coach Doug Dickey told The Sporting News, "He is difficult to move when you run at him, has the speed and agility to pursue down the line of scrimmage, and the strength and quickness to rush the passer." 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