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Deacon Jones named among NFL's best players without a Super Bowl ring

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Deacon Jones named among NFL's best players without a Super Bowl ring
Summary

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deacon Jones, noted for his dominating presence with the Los Angeles Rams from 1961 to 1971, ranks as the eighth-best player in NFL history to never win a Super Bowl. A member of the "Fearsome Foursome," Jones earned two Defensive Player of the Year awards and received eight All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. His impact on the game included contributing to the evolution of the sack statistic, despite not having an official tally recorded during his career. His legacy is further solidified with the retirement of his number 75 jersey by the Rams.

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  • •Deacon Jones played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1961-1971.
  • •He won two Defensive Player of the Year awards during his career.
  • •Jones was part of the NFL's All-Time team and the 1960s All-Decade Team.
  • •His number 75 jersey is retired by the Rams.
  • •Jones had five seasons where he was unofficially the NFL's sack leader.
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  • 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Rams legend named among NFL's 10 best players without a Super Bowl ring
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Deacon Jones is one of the best players of all time, but he never got the chance to win a ring.

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