Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. They got into a lot of "attitude readjustment," which is Youngblood's term for serious drinking. Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Rams' Defensive End Jack Youngblood was on with Grant today. He has a 260-acre ranch there and raises cattle and soybeans, but what he likes most is the camaraderie. "He's the first one in the locker room and the last to leave every day. In 1973, Jack was selected as part of the 'Second-Team All-Pro' and made it to his first 'Pro Bowls.' 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. Recently, he had to ask a friend what nouvelle cuisine meant. Often when he's in a restaurant, a woman will come over to his table. He has also modeled for print ads of 'Munsingwear' briefs. Some feel he's a faker. That is California contemporary and looks virtually unlived-in. $99.99. That was followed by a $400 million fund in 2005 and a $525 million fund in 2014, invested primarily in health care . He also won honors such as the 'All-Conference,' the 'All-Big Bend,' and the 'Big Bend linemen of the year. He drives a Ford truck with a souvenir license plate that says PROUD AMERICAN. 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. [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. 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. [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]. He also served as a color analyst for both the Surge and the Gold Miners radio networks and hosted a sports radio talk show at KHTK-AM 1140 in Sacramento, California, when that station became a sports format station in 1994. 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. [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. December 30, 1979 In the #NFC divisional vs the #DallasCowboys Jack Youngblood broke his left fibula. Dave Grohl and his first wife got married young Shutterstock According to The Guardian , Dave Grohl has shared that infidelity played a role in his divorce from Jennifer Youngblood in the '90s. Football is her husband's life. The locker room was long deserted, save for Youngblood. In 2014, Jack founded the Jack Youngblood Center for NeuroEnhancement' in Orlando, Florida, a center to treat traumatic brain injuries. From 1987 to 1991, Jack was a radio analyst for the 'Rams.' When he was younger, he ran with a group of teammates. [75] He moved to the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1993. 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. For Youngblood this is what it all comes down to. "It's better to be together.". [14] His performance in the Georgia-Florida rivalry earned him a spot in the FloridaGeorgia Game Hall of Fame as well. Jan 25, . But professional football is the kind of place where there's all kinds of encouragement not to grow up. The next day, Youngblood had a great afternoon against Chicago. OK, in my view, Jack Youngblood has the most kickass tough-guy story in the history of football. Jack has worked for several charitable foundations, such as the 'Muscular Dystrophy Foundation' and the 'Young Life' Orlando chapter. He's learning to play football all over again. Squad' and its 1988 sequel, 'C.A.T. The club trainer, Gary Tuthill, claims that Youngblood does not have a high threshold of painhe has no threshold at all. 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. Then when they ordered up the operating room, I thought, 'Well, maybe they are serious.' Despite the injury, he played the season finale. [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 did so well as a backup to superstar "Deacon" Jones at left defensive end as a rookie that the Rams traded Jones before the . [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. But the important thing is that you make the decision. Olsen has a real grasp on the problems besetting Youngblood, a celebrity roasted by his peers and sought out for his signature. His left shoulder has troubled him for years, the result of a damaged nerve from a collision "with a young Calvin Hill." $89.99. The problems with his marriage pained Youngblood greatly. How much did Jim Youngblood weigh when playing? "Jack used to be able to get 16 sacks a year," says his best friend, former L.A. Things are not working out right. 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. His mother, Kay, was widowed when he was 10, so he and his two younger sisters were raised without a father. In 2000, Jack released his autobiography, 'Blood,' co-authored with Joel Engel. Jack Youngblood. "I'm not in contact with 'em," he says. Youngblood took it away, knocked the man to the ground and walked off. 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. Playoffs. Upstairs the Rams were having a postgame party, and Diane was waiting for him. If she is married, he is courteous and pleasant but definitely reserved; he doesn't want a jealous husband interrupting his dessert. 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. An all new 'Feherty' returns this Monday, March 5th at 9PM ET. [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. [94], In October 2011, D.W. Cooper released Because It Was Sunday, a biography about Youngblood's playing career.[95]. Archie and his wife Olivia also have a son named Cooper Manning. 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). [98] Additionally, he was voted a member of the 50th Anniversary Senior Bowl All-Time Team in 1999. By Saturday he was still at it. He was voted to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl. [100] He was voted best defensive end in SEC for the years 196085. Book a personalized video $85. [8] Youngblood and his teammates were part of the testing for what became Gatorade, a beverage created by doctors Robert Cade and Dana Shires, designed to help Gator athletes who had to practice and play in Central Florida heat. He was also named to seven Pro Bowls and was a first alternate to the game in 1984, his final season. He . [70], In 1988, Youngblood authored (with Joel Engel) his autobiography, Blood. [107], He was named by one SEC publication as the Top All-Time SEC Defensive of All-Time. Amazon . They have to work so hard just to make ends meet. [73][74] Youngblood moved to the World League of American Football as the Director of Marketing for the Sacramento Surge in 1991 (although he remained as Rams color announcer for the 1991 season), during which time the Surge won the 1992 World Bowl. He was extremely quick, had underrated strength, and he got great leverage against the tackles. One got into his truck in the Rams' parking lot and refused to leave. [76] One of his major projects with the Predators was taking the team a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange. 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. Youngblood says that the three toughest men he ever faced were the Cardinals' Dan Dierdorf, the Cowboys' Rayfield Wright and the Vikings' Ron Yary. Possibly his highest honor to date, he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Jack doesn't like cats. No. [11] Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, five-sack performance 216 win versus instate rival Florida State University. His wife is associated with the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. Not some sportswriter. The Gridiron Greats sponsors golf tournaments, autograph signings, memorabilia auctions, clay pigeon shoots and dinners to raise funds for retired players. Early years. 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. The old guys had a basic tenet: Don't let anyone down. But the pressures of the game can affect a relationship. 2001 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ring Presented to Jack Youngblood. In 1999, Jack began to work for as a special consultant of the AFL and its developmental league, arenafootball2' (AF2), in association with the NFL., Jack's business ventures include the South Coast Club in Huntington Beach, California, and a western clothing store named 'The Wild Bunch' that he had opened in 1980, in partnership with his 'Rams' teammate Larry Brooks. 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. In 2000, Youngblood raised Pharos' first institutional fund of $155 million. 5 all-time greatest player for the Florida Gators.[22]. He attends hunting, fishing and golf outings when associated with a good cause. Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg . Jack Youngblood is in danger of becoming a discontinued model. In 1966, Jack recorded 70 tackles as an offensive lineman, a linebacker, and the state champion 'Tigers' captain. She also has three cats. 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. That first stuff was lethal! For Diane, happiness is having her own stationery store. I'd love to watch Jack Youngblood play. [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. Time waits for no man except Chuck Norris. He's almost like a Congressman who is confronted by redistricting. There was talk about putting him in the hospital, but he kept practicing. 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. It would be the first time he had seen her in over a week. At that time, he garnered huge fame for being one of the top 10 athletes playing in pain, as dubbed by 'Sports Illustrated,' because of Jack's prolific performance with a fractured left fibula in the 1979 and 1980 playoffs. Jack Youngblood. [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. He also participated in 'Hands Across America,' an event to eradicate hunger in the US. Football.". He has these little nicks and cuts and cleat marks up and down his arms, and his uniform is covered with grass stains and slop. Jack's wife, Barbara Youngblood, serves on the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando . "Fishing. But what really ticks him off is that the coaches have yanked him: Blood, a 13-year veteran, the heart, soul and guts of the Rams, is now standing on the sidelines. She thought it would be funny to pull his pants down. 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. 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 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. Guard Dennis Harrah was talking about the team's old man. 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. 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 1972 . One of them is the weight room of a pro football team. The story of Jack Youngblood is the strangest of all.'. 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. [122], During his career, Jack won the respect of both teammates and opponents. [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. These days it's tough to find a spot where Youngblood can feel as comfortable as he does back home. It was his first experience on the defensive line, after playing linebacker in high school. '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. During his career, Youngblood gained a loyal following which seems to continue through today. The 3-4 favors massive linemen who can occupy a lot of space. //www.yaryphoto.com. I still have nightmares from the hit he gave me. See Marilyn Monroe with pigtails while filming 'The Misfits' in 1960 and Linda Ronstadt in the studio . After L.A.'s second defeat in two weeks, Youngblood showers and brushes the chewing tobacco out of his teeth. Jack Youngblood really doesn't like the Rams' new uniforms, especially the redesigned horn. It never ends.". They first talked about a couple of stories from the past, calling Canadian Football League games . It's horse country, and Jack's house looks something like a big red barn. She and Jack were split up, on and off, for most of '83 but have been together for the last month. But he has won a lot more than he has lost. Jack Youngblood, a 6-4, 247-pound All-America 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. Jack has served the environmental-friendly fuel manufacturer 'Dave Liles Ethanol Fuels,' as its division president. [54], Youngblood faced a challenge in 1983 when the Rams adopted Shurmur's 3-4 defense. As a freshman, Youngblood played defensive end, wearing number 52, for the Gator freshman team. He was voted the Rams defensive lineman of the year by the Rams Alumni Association. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. 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. Not only the games, but he practiced every day. The last two years, when the team was losing, literally made me question my ability, question my intellect.". [112] Youngblood was voted the Rams' Outstanding Defensive Linemen by the Rams' Alumni nine times (1973, 197576, 197881, and 198384). Jack was a graduate of Sapulpa High School where he played and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. Robinson walked up. Youngblood has stated, "The bonus with this therapy is that the time invested is minimal, while the results are extraordinary."[3]. A few of the players noticed that there was an angry red line running up his leg. It was a result of repeated trauma to a nerve in his arm that blocked the flow of blood. Follow. 2009 Upper Deck Icons Gold Foil #172 Jack Youngblood: $1.42: 2009 Upper Deck Philadelphia #280 Jack Youngblood: $1.35: 2010 Panini Limited #127 Jack Youngblood: $0.75: 2011 Panini Prime Signatures #77 Jack Youngblood: $1.35: 2011 Upper Deck 20th Anniversary #20A1 Jack Youngblood: $1.24: It was in week 15 of the 1984 season, at a time when he had suffered a ruptured disc in his lower back just 2 weeks earlier. Born In: Jacksonville, Florida, United States, Also Known As: Herbert Jackson Youngblood III, American Football Players [2], In 2014, Youngblood opened the Jack Youngblood Center for NeuroEnhancement in Orlando, Florida, which attempts to treat the symptoms of traumatic brain injury and offer care to patients in effort to restore normal brain function. "They don't do anything," he says. "These people are sick," Youngblood says. There is a tendency to assume that the reason Youngblood has never missed a game is that he has never been hurt. 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. He likes nothing better than to put some Willie Nelson on the stereo, pop some chewing tobacco in his mouth and pump some iron. In his 14-year NFL career, Jack had missed only one game. Sometimes the other players worry about him. That's what life is all about Sir! 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 . 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. [10] Youngblood played a key role in the Gator Bowl recording nine tackles and forcing a fumble. He tried to kill us all! [52] He played in seven straight Pro Bowls, five NFC Championships, and one Super Bowl. Walking through the empty tunnels of Anaheim Stadium, Youngblood admitted that he had felt a lot of pressure going into the Bears game. The Rams' weight room has mirrors on all four walls, and most players working out there keep their shirts off, the better to gauge the "pump"that surge of blood through the veins during a routine. [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. Be the first to ask a question about The Devil to Pay Lists with This Book. Jim Youngblood is 72 years old. Defensive End Jack Youngblood of the Rams, a 13-year vet, is out of sync with his game and his life. Despite the injury, he returned for the season finale against the 49ers and the playoffs. 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 . 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. [85] He had print ads for Pro Tron Weights, regional ad, 1984, Dan Post Handcrafted Boots, national print-ad 1986, Cal-Gym, national print-ad, 1986, and was a national spokesman for Protatonin in 2001. Jack co-hosted 'Wal-Mart's Great Outdoors' for 3 years (2000 to 2003). He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams' defensive linemen with 66 tackles. Lately he has taken to reminiscing. Jack serves on the Honorary Advisory Board of the 'St. He and his wife, Debbie, make their home in South . Jack Youngblood talks about his football days, life lessons and work ethic with Mark and Theresa on the MyFixitUpLife talk show. Jack Youngblood is standing in the rain, and all around him is chaos. He started four games during his first season, and the magazine "Football Digest" named him All-Rookie. Youngblood's voice picks up force. Jack was a 4-year letterman in football. 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. "If I was that young," he booms, "and had that body, I'd walk in the valley and fear no one." Jack Youngblood. Now football players hold hands in the huddle, and they do aerobic dancing. 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. 1998 PGA First Lady of Golf Award receipent, Barbara Nicklaus is the wife of Jack Nicklaus, an American retired professional golfer.Mr. Which, come to think of it, was what Jack Youngblood did best. 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 . 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. 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.'. [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. 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. He was named to the first-team 'All-American' and was an 'Outland Trophy' finalist in the subsequent season. 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