In 1969, Youngblood was part of a 911 Gators team that upset the Tennessee Volunteers in the Gator Bowl in coach Ray Graves's final game as coach at Florida. races for the end zone after picking off a St. Louis pass during first quarter action at Los Angeles, Dec . One got into his truck in the Rams' parking lot and refused to leave. Sometimes the other players worry about him. He has been playing football for close to 20 years, and most of the time it has been a mismatch, with him the underdog against bigger men. 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. She has her own business: a stationery store in Costa Mesa. [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. Now football players hold hands in the huddle, and they do aerobic dancing. The average career of a pro player is only 4 years. Squad in 1986 and C.A.T. 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. Jack was a 4-year letterman in football. [17] In 1975, Youngblood was voted to the Florida Sports Hall of Fame which features great athletes who played college or professional athletics and have a Florida connection. 74 jersey was retired by the program in 2006. Youngblood has stated, "The bonus with this therapy is that the time invested is minimal, while the results are extraordinary."[3]. He was a four-year letterman in football and also played basketball at M-JC High as well as participating in 4-H, Student Council, and Key Club International. 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]. The whole attitude about winning and losing changes your perspective. 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. Jack co-hosted 'Wal-Mart's Great Outdoors' for 3 years (2000 to 2003). 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. "That's kind of a sad thing to say, being the senior citizen of this operation.". "[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." He was a vice-president, then president, of the Orlando Predators from 1995 until 1999. 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. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. Pretty good, too.". It's a vicious circle. (Getty Images) The ankle sprain was so severe that the pain covered a distance that could be measured in both miles and years. He has never been hurt badly, by his estimation, but he's all but crippled. Jack and his wife, Lisa, have confirmed that two years after their second child was born . Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana on Tuesday evening. [86][87] In the mid-1980s he modeled Munsingwear briefs in a series of magazine and billboard ads. 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 Chuck Norris peels onions, the onions cry. Earlier this season Youngblood was kicked in the leg and an infection set in. Two years ago, prior to the '81 season, he was scared for the first time. With the 19th overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, Youngblood would go on to play his entire NFL career with the Rams. Dad gum, even pro football has sold out, changing its rules so the offense can run up the score. Youngblood played in 201 consecutive games, a Rams team record; he only missed one game in his 14-year NFL career. [97] He was named the Outstanding Lineman of the Game and in 1989 he was voted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. He was voted to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl. He was then made the director of marketing of the 'Sacramento Surge' in 1991. After the debacle in Miami, the Rams prepared to play Chicago the following week. . In 2000, Jack released his autobiography, 'Blood,' co-authored with Joel Engel. But if you're really going to be good, or, like Jack, great, you have to do it that way. If he had played poorly, his position might have been up for grabs. The owner of his football team is a woman: Georgia Frontiere. He had suffered a ruptured disc in his lower back two weeks earlier. He was a TV analyst for the 'Sacramento Gold Miners' in 1993. [112] Youngblood was voted the Rams' Outstanding Defensive Linemen by the Rams' Alumni nine times (1973, 197576, 197881, and 198384). [55] In Week 5 of 1984 against the New York Giants, Youngblood recorded two sacks, drew three holding calls and was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week by the NFL. By TIM BROWN. One such event was a 57-mile bicycle ride he organized which intended to send disadvantaged youth to a summer camp. Good or bad, there aren't many male bastions left. Olsen has a real grasp on the problems besetting Youngblood, a celebrity roasted by his peers and sought out for his signature. 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. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. [52] He played in seven straight Pro Bowls, five NFC Championships, and one Super Bowl. He attends hunting, fishing and golf outings when associated with a good cause. "To me, he's the epitome of what a professional football player is all about," Harrah said. Youngblood is a tad shy of 34. "Sometimes, the other things around him sufferlike me. If she is single, he might banter a bit. He was raised with his two sisters, Paula and Lynn. 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. All Rights Reserved. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood.He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. First published September 1, 1988. At odds with his environment, at a crossroads of his career as well as his marriage, Youngblood reacted the way he knew best. ", "NFL's Top 10 kicks off second season on NFL Network", "Jim Collins - Yes, It's True: A Star Is Being Born in Rams Defense", "Jumping Jack Flash - Youngblood Runs Circles Around the Cardinals' Tootie Robbins", List of most consecutive starts and games played by National Football League players, "Rams' Youngblood Retires; 'The Clock Ran Down on Me', "Wal-Mart Signs on as New Title Sponsor of Great Outdoors Television Series on ESPN2", "Four Join Orange County Hall of Fame Youngblood, Meyers Head List", "David Liles Ethanol Fuels - Management Team", "What Do Sports-Minded Men Know About Prostate Health? Jack Youngblood talks about his football days, life lessons and work ethic with Mark and Theresa on the MyFixitUpLife talk show. [23] He was the 20th overall pick in that draft and signed a 3-year $105,000 contract including a $30,000 signing bonus. [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. He then became a radio analyst for 'Sacramento Surge' ('World League of American Football') in 1992. [10] Youngblood played a key role in the Gator Bowl recording nine tackles and forcing a fumble. Jack Youngblood lives near Orlando, Fla., in a town called Winter Park, where he is a consultant for the Arena . . Youngblood graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in finance in 1972. I condition myself for that and take pride in it.". You know all those Chuck Norris facts . 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. Jack Youngblood was one of the U. S. military's pro mising young men in the early 1950s. Hill turns toward a mirror, and smooths his hair. It never ends.". The 'NFL Network Top 10' series listed the performance as part of the "Gutsiest Performances" of all time. In addition, Youngblood was a second-team All-Pro in 1973, 1977, and 1980 and was second-team All-NFC in 1973 and 1984. Bench-press the world.". His mother, Kay, was widowed when he was 10, so he and his two younger sisters were raised without a father. Checkout the latest stats for Jack Youngblood. As a first-team All-Pro in 1979, he had a personal-best 18 sacks but fractured his leg in the waning minutes of the Rams' divisional round playoff victory over Dallas. 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. 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 . 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. Privately, they were making plans to use Jeter more against the Bears. Youngblood took it away, knocked the man to the ground and walked off. That is California contemporary and looks virtually unlived-in. Louis Rams' and supports the 'Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund' (GGAF). "It felt like I'd been shot," Youngblood says. Big, strong and handsome, that's Youngblood, and that once defined the ideal of the American male. The scene is the Orange Bowl, late on a Sunday afternoon, and the Miami Dolphins are kicking the butts of the Los Angeles Rams. [90], In 2007, Sports Illustrated named Youngblood the greatest professional athlete to wear the uniform number 85. 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. He could be called Mr. [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. Youngblood's wife, Barbara, is helping with the last bit. "Nice job, Jack," he said. 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. To him the West Coast crowd, with its emphasis on the material, does not have old or new values so much as no values at all. It would be the first time he had seen her in over a week. Alums Morten Anderson and Jack Youngblood attends the Taste of The NFL 28th anniversary celebration of Party With A Purpose at The Cobb Galleria. I'd love to watch Jack Youngblood play. . It was thick, like syrup, and had an aftertaste. Then they got to make more money to pay the bills. 2 reviews Get A Copy. 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. 1998 PGA First Lady of Golf Award receipent, Barbara Nicklaus is the wife of Jack Nicklaus, an American retired professional golfer.Mr. A few of the players noticed that there was an angry red line running up his leg. "We've tried being apart," she said. His tan arms hanging out of his sleeveless jersey, he'd put those pipes on the ground, and even at 240 pounds, he would show great moves and natural strength for an undersized player. Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg . That's what life is all about Sir! Following his NFL career, Jack appeared as Secret Service agent John Sommers in the 1986 TV movie ' C.A.T. [70], In 1988, Youngblood authored (with Joel Engel) his autobiography, Blood. 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. He's learning to play football all over again. [100] He was voted best defensive end in SEC for the years 196085. Publicly, the Ram coaches were saying Youngblood's job was secure. [64] In these films, Youngblood starred along with Joe Cortese,[65] Steve James,[66] and Deborah Van Valkenburgh. I didn't make every tackle for a loss. After his college career, Youngblood played in the Senior Bowl and recorded four sacks. "Now these young 'uns are coming out like clones," he mutters. Hill looks as if someone had just patted him on the head. "You should take care of that," Jackie Slater, the tackle who lines up opposite Youngblood in practice, told him one day. 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. Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, 5-sack performance 21-6 win versus instate rival Florida State University. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. Often when he's in a restaurant, a woman will come over to his table. 33. [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. Under his service, the team was enlisted on the NASDAQ stock exchange. But he's survivin'. #RamsHouse #NFL @theblood85. Often he is the only Ram there. [88] In the mid-1970s Jack did television commercials and print-ads for In-N-Out Burger, a California-based fast food chain. Youngblood is facing weighty decisions off the field, and a new life-style on it. Book a personalized video $85. In 1998, Youngblood's final year with the team, the club won its first Arena League championship, defeating the favored Tampa Bay Storm. 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. She also does interior decorating. Youngblood was also a regular guest on ESPN programs Star-Shot (1988), Sportslook (1984, 1986, 1988) and Great Outdoors (1989) programs. Youngblood looked about 10 years younger. 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.' ", 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. 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. [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. Some feel he's a faker. "Either it's good enough to play whistle to whistle, or it's not. Jack again received the 'NFC Defensive Player of the Year Award' in 1976 and graduated to his fourth consecutive 'Pro Bowl.'. [75] He moved to the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1993. [129] Youngblood concluded, "I wasn't the biggest guy, I certainly wasn't the strongest and I wasn't the fastest either. [107], He was named by one SEC publication as the Top All-Time SEC Defensive of All-Time. [98] Additionally, he was voted a member of the 50th Anniversary Senior Bowl All-Time Team in 1999. They first talked about a couple of stories from the past, calling Canadian Football League games . Jack Youngblood is standing in the rain, and all around him is chaos. Jeter would be used to spell Nose Tackle Charles DeJurnett. How tall is Jim Youngblood? It was his first experience on the defensive line, after playing linebacker in high school. It was a result of repeated trauma to a nerve in his arm that blocked the flow of blood. But he has won a lot more than he has lost. Jim Youngblood was born on February 23, 1950. "It was losing, and I don't like that," he says. Youngblood was also named to the SEC All-Conference team in 1970, which ended three winning seasons while at Florida. He was a five-time consensus All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams' defensive linemen with 66 tackles. . He was also honored with the 1984 'Ed Block Courage Award.' [117] Youngblood echoed his post-retirement sentiments in his Hall of Fame acceptance speech by stating, "I didn't sack the quarterback every time I rushed the passer. 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. . Nov 02, 2017 at 09:07 AM. Jan. 27, 2000 12 AM PT. Perhaps Youngblood just wanted to take in Hawaii, as 1980 marked the first time that the Pro Bowl was played in the Ahola state (where it would remain for the next 30 years). When was Jim Youngblood born? Jack Lambert has kept an incredibly low profile since retiring from pro football nearly 35 years ago. Youngblood also seems out of place off the field. He was a wonderful person and enjoyed helping others. And playing. [113] Four years earlier Youngblood was recognized as the 1983 Orange County Sportsman of the Year by the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation. Eli Manning is the baby of the family. But unlike Jack, she has changed. Youngblood says that the three toughest men he ever faced were the Cardinals' Dan Dierdorf, the Cowboys' Rayfield Wright and the Vikings' Ron Yary. 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. 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. He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams' defensive linemen with 66 tackles. A friend whose husband had also played pro football told her, "You never have them for yourself when they're playing. He was also voted the 'Southeastern Conference' lineman of the year. "These people are sick," Youngblood says. THEY DON'T KNOW JACK. I'll get to go to the opening day of dove season for the first time in . Youngblood discovered weightlifting in college, and for thousands of hours he has pitted his will against the iron. A Hall of Famer, Jack played in the Super Bowl and two other games on . He has never failed to answer the bell. 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. Deacon Jones, his idol, had hurt his foot, and Youngblood, a rookie and a rube, filled the void. He was in the house by himself, eating off paper plates. One thing sticks out in his mind: Baltimore's Johnny Unitas handing off to Tom Matte down near the goal line, and Unitas yelling, no, commanding, "Hit that hole!" Next to Youngblood, Ram Quarterback Vince Ferragamo looks like a 90-pound weakling. For her part, Diane Youngblood was reassessing her marriage. "They really are. In 1970, Youngblood was recognized as a first-team All-American,[12] while recording 58 tackles and leading the team with 10 sacks to finish his Gator career with 29 quarterback sacks. As an offensive lineman and linebacker, he was a starter on offense and defense and team captain of the state champion Tigers, earning All-State honors . [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. Jim Youngblood has been inducted to the South Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame (1983). Jack has worked for several charitable foundations, such as the 'Muscular Dystrophy Foundation' and the 'Young Life' Orlando chapter. He was named by Yahoo! He has also worked with BankAmericard.. 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. If he watched soap operas, Youngblood would not see his type playing the good guy these days. Youngblood is part of the Hall's seven-member Class . Jack Youngblood was a terror. He's almost like a Congressman who is confronted by redistricting. 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 United Press International named Jack NFC Defensive Player of the . 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. Mr. Lewber was buried in his autographed Jack Youngblood jersey a week later on July 3, 2007. When it's time for the party to be over, it's you who decides to turn out the lights. He likes nothing better than to put some Willie Nelson on the stereo, pop some chewing tobacco in his mouth and pump some iron. [58], His streak of consecutive games played ended in Week 15 of the 1984 season, when Youngblood had to sit out his first football game since being a collegiate player in 1970. "We believe that we're invincible," Youngblood says. Other NFL stars including Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett were also in the nationwide hand-holding line. Squad: Python Wolf in 1988. 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. [108] Youngblood was also named by the Birmingham News as one of the Top 10 defensive linemen in SEC history,[109] ranking with SEC greats as Reggie White, Doug Atkins, and Bill Stanfill. He told the writers, "It's always nice to hear your boss man say you did a nice job. It was another challenge, met and won. Jack was born Herbert Jackson Youngblood III, on January 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Herbert J and Kay Youngblood. The Rams won 21-14, and Youngblood was a prominent figure, recording a sack but, more important, standing his ground, defending rather than attacking. Then Youngblood adds, "Your bodyand my looks." You either play or you don't. ", "Orange County Roundup: Youngblood to Receive Hospital Award", "Youngblood, Bleier at Tenoroc for Clays Event", Fightin' Gators: A History of University of Florida Football, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Youngblood&oldid=1128586221, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 22:42. The last two years, when the team was losing, literally made me question my ability, question my intellect.". [62], When Youngblood retired on August 27, 1985, he asked his career to be remembered for "dignity, integrity, respect and pride". Twiggy, the Broadway actress, recently analyzed life in the gaudy lane this way: "They lie to you all the time in L.A. Jim Youngblood is 6-3 (190 cm) tall. . He was extremely quick, had underrated strength, and he got great leverage against the tackles. [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. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. [41][42] He also played in the 1980 Pro Bowl with the injured leg, a week after the Super Bowl. 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 . Then when they ordered up the operating room, I thought, 'Well, maybe they are serious.' 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[7] Youngblood had entered school at 195 pounds and put on 10 pounds a year through weight-lifting, finishing around 245 pounds. 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. It's horse country, and Jack's house looks something like a big red barn. And playing. 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.'. . 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. Learn more. [106] In 1999, he was named to the Sports Illustrated NCAA Football All-Century Team as one of only six defensive ends named to the squad. From 1968 to 1970, he was a varsity letterman with the 'Florida Gators' football teams, under coaches Ray Graves and Doug Dickey. 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