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. Big, strong and handsome, that's Youngblood, and that once defined the ideal of the American male. [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. 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. When I first saw it on the logo I honestly thought it was a Charger logo. Jack Horace Youngblood, age 75, of Pottsboro, TX, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2022 at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, TX. [11] Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, five-sack performance 216 win versus instate rival Florida State University. 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. [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. He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. . [43] In the playoffs, Youngblood sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach near the sideline in the waning moments of the divisional playoff game versus the Cowboys. [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. She has her own business: a stationery store in Costa Mesa. I caught up with Youngblood and asked him about . 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. Youngblood first gained national attention after an October 4, 1969, 5-sack performance 21-6 win versus instate rival Florida State University. As a 'Gator' player, Jack became part of the testing team for 'Gatorade,' a sports-themed beverage, specially designed to help players ward off the Central Florida heat. He has also modeled for print ads of 'Munsingwear' briefs. Jack Youngblood was a terror. The 3-4 favors massive linemen who can occupy a lot of space. Throughout his NFL career and after Youngblood has been a skilled public speaker, sought after by corporate, athletic, and Christian groups due to his activity and success in those arenas. He was also the Rams' defensive captain from 1977 through 1984 and was voted the Dan Reeves award 3 times, which is awarded to the team's MVP. He stares across the room at Kent Hill, a 26-year-old Ram guard who appears to be sculpted from granite. "[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." Jack has worked for several charitable foundations, such as the 'Muscular Dystrophy Foundation' and the 'Young Life' Orlando chapter. 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. "Now these young 'uns are coming out like clones," he mutters. She also has three cats. The Rams' Jack Youngblood (85) pursues Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl XIV. He formerly was employed in Plano, TX as a Captain in Fire Service. NFL Hall of Famer - Los Angeles Rams . Business video. In 1986 he participated in Hands Across America, an event to end hunger in the United States. God bless you & your family, Mr. Youngblood. 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. He likes nothing better than to put some Willie Nelson on the stereo, pop some chewing tobacco in his mouth and pump some iron. He was also honored with the 1984 'Ed Block Courage Award.' 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. For Youngblood this is what it all comes down to. Those who knew him scoffed at that. He was named the Orange County "Sportsman of the Year" by the hospital in 1987. Facebook gives people the power. If he watched soap operas, Youngblood would not see his type playing the good guy these days. They make more money so they buy a bigger house and a bigger car. Jim Youngblood is 6-3 (190 cm) tall. The whole attitude about winning and losing changes your perspective. Additionally, he was a finalist for the Outland Trophy following the 1970 season[13] and was voted the 1970 SEC lineman of the year. An unusual sports book. But professional football is the kind of place where there's all kinds of encouragement not to grow up. The Rams won 21-14, and Youngblood was a prominent figure, recording a sack but, more important, standing his ground, defending rather than attacking. Football is her husband's life. He remembers breaking into pro football, thrilled with a $21,000 salary. . 2 reviews Get A Copy. In his freshman year for the 'Gator,' Jack wore the number 52 and made his debut at the defensive end of the freshman team. One such event was a 57-mile bicycle ride he organized which intended to send disadvantaged youth to a summer camp. [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. . [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. 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 on the small side but he had great pass rush moves, just a hellacious player. Upstairs, he walked into the party and spotted Diane. And the results can change the way you look at yourself. [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. "You tape it up, because I'm gonna finish this game." [64] In these films, Youngblood starred along with Joe Cortese,[65] Steve James,[66] and Deborah Van Valkenburgh. . Not some doctor. 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 also seems out of place off the field. "[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. 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 . "That's her room," Youngblood will say, referring to his wife, Diane. Football gives them all of what they need. Mr. Lewber was buried in his autographed Jack Youngblood jersey a week later on July 3, 2007. In 2006, he was named to the 100-year Anniversary Gator Team. Jack is married to Barbara Youngblood and has a son, Robert Youngblood. But the gun did not fire. After the debacle in Miami, the Rams prepared to play Chicago the following week. Jim Youngblood was born on February 23, 1950. 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. I would have had them first . //www.yaryphoto.com. Except for the living room. He has also been a spokesman for organizations such as the 'United Way.' "Jack played hurt, he played tough, and he was a great opponent. . [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. In the ensuing days the Rams coaching staff made a decision. . #RamsHouse #NFL @theblood85. Jack has served the 'Rams' as its radio network's color analyst from 1986 to 1991. Not only the games, but he practiced every day. In these TV movies, Youngblood played a Secret Service agent in the "Counter Assault Technical Squad" named John Sommers who was the "best weapons and munitions man in the business" and who was a fine secret service agent but hated big cities like Washington D.C. and New York and was thus banished to Alaska. [51] Among the standout games in Youngblood's final two seasons were the opening game of the 1983 season, against the New York Giants in which Youngblood recorded two sacks; and the 1983 season finale against the New Orleans Saints. Jack Youngblood. 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. "That's kind of a sad thing to say, being the senior citizen of this operation.". [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. Despite allowing the game's first points on a safety, the Rams took a 14-5 . He also won honors such as the 'All-Conference,' the 'All-Big Bend,' and the 'Big Bend linemen of the year. Other notable honorees have been Jim Nantz, Peter Ueberroth, John McKay, Bill Walsh, and Pete Carroll.[114][115]. $14.99 shipping. And playing. [17], In 1992, Youngblood was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. . Youngblood is part of the Hall's seven-member Class . THEY DON'T KNOW JACK. You can't cheat on the emotional side.". [104] In 2001, he was elected to the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame. Critics thought Youngblood might be too small to play that position, yet he performed in it well (recording 10+12 sacks in 1983 and 9+12 sacks in 1984 while Rams were among the NFL's best defenses at stopping the run) despite being considered undersized. [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. Youngblood had proved he could handle the 3-4. He knows if he can make her blush, she'll go away happy. She is from Lake City, Fla., a town that closes up early. on December 11, 2021. Says Diane Youngblood, "What he still loves are the basic things he grew up with. Once he played 2 games on a broken leg. In addition, Youngblood was a second-team All-Pro in 1973, 1977, and 1980 and was second-team All-NFC in 1973 and 1984. [98] Additionally, he was voted a member of the 50th Anniversary Senior Bowl All-Time Team in 1999. 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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[131] Youngblood was involved in the 1974 NFL-USO tour to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. ", Over to the side. In 1977, Youngblood was the chairman of the Los Angeles-area "Right to Read" program and active in the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. "It was losing, and I don't like that," he says. Jack and his wife, Lisa, have confirmed that two years after their second child was born . They have to work so hard just to make ends meet. Downl. First published September 1, 1988. [138] Jack's wife, Barbara Youngblood, serves on the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. In his sophomore year, defensive tackle was also added to his positions, and he recorded 24 tackles, four sacks, and a career-high 42-yard field goal. [94], In October 2011, D.W. Cooper released Because It Was Sunday, a biography about Youngblood's playing career.[95]. When Chuck Norris peels onions, the onions cry. These days it's tough to find a spot where Youngblood can feel as comfortable as he does back home. 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. [90], In 2007, Sports Illustrated named Youngblood the greatest professional athlete to wear the uniform number 85. "Remember '79," they said. Youngblood was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1971 NFL Draft. Jack played 14 years as a defensive end in the NFL, and only missed one game. [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. Childhood & Early Life. She and Jack were split up, on and off, for most of '83 but have been together for the last month. What she, and everyone else in the bar, discovered was that Youngblood wasn't wearing underwear. He truly is Number One. 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 was also the 1970 recipient of Florida's Fergie Ferguson Award, which goes to the senior who displays outstanding leadership, character, and courage. [He had 7 through last Sunday's 13-9 loss to Philadelphia.] 33. But then, she didn't have a pro football locker room to go to every day. In addition, he is one of the three the top defensive lineman in history of the SEC, making the 75th Anniversary All-SEC Team in 2007 as determined by votes of SEC fans. First NFL Draft: Jack Youngblood entered the arena of professional football in 1971 and left the arena in 1984. Jeter would be used to spell Nose Tackle Charles DeJurnett. 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. Add this book to your favorite list Community Reviews. [10] Youngblood played a key role in the Gator Bowl recording nine tackles and forcing a fumble. Under his service, the team was enlisted on the NASDAQ stock exchange. He earned 'All-State' honors and was voted the Outstanding Lineman of the team that season. Jack Isbell, 80, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Tuesday, November 1, 2022. In 2000, Jack released his autobiography, 'Blood,' co-authored with Joel Engel. Youngblood is a tad shy of 34. Other NFL stars including Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett were also in the nationwide hand-holding line. Checkout the latest stats for Jack Youngblood. Jim Youngblood was born in Union, SC. Alums Morten Anderson and Jack Youngblood attends the Taste of The NFL 28th anniversary celebration of Party With A Purpose at The Cobb Galleria. It's horse country, and Jack's house looks something like a big red barn. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood.He has two sisters, Paula and Lynn. Jack Youngblood. Youngblood looks older than his years. Youngblood looked about 10 years younger. [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. After L.A.'s second defeat in two weeks, Youngblood showers and brushes the chewing tobacco out of his teeth. 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 Youngblood, 86, resident of St. Petersburg, FL, and Hendersonville, NC, died suddenly. All Rights Reserved. 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. In 1998, Youngblood's final year with the team, the club won its first Arena League championship, defeating the favored Tampa Bay Storm. 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. His son Jack is a tight end for Murrieta Valley High School, and was committed to play at University of Washington . I condition myself for that and take pride in it.". He has the uniform but no real power. ", Diane has put Florida behind her. The locker room was long deserted, save for 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 inducted to the 'Pro Football Hall of Fame' in 2001. Robinson walked up. Not some sportswriter. Youngblood's style of play and perceived ability to play hurt brought many notations in NFL lore. In the off-season, prior to the 1981 season, Jack had emergency surgery to remove a hot-dog sized blood clot from under his left arm. For an athlete to make the kind of commitment Jack has made, it alters his life. Where was Jim Youngblood born? He set a school record for sacks (14) in 1969 and led the teams . 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. 1998 PGA First Lady of Golf Award receipent, Barbara Nicklaus is the wife of Jack Nicklaus, an American retired professional golfer.Mr. $89.99. The only serious injury that Jack has sustained to date is a cut eyelid. You don't even have to look at their stats: six-six, 280 pounds, 34-inch waist, 52-inch chest. And playing. He was also voted the 'Southeastern Conference' lineman of the year. He was raised with his two sisters, Paula and Lynn. He played 201 consecutive games, including the 1979 playoffs and Super Bowl 14 with a broken leg. Publicly, the Ram coaches were saying Youngblood's job was secure. [14] His performance in the Georgia-Florida rivalry earned him a spot in the FloridaGeorgia Game Hall of Fame as well. 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. From 1987 to 1991, Jack was a radio analyst for the 'Rams.' But if you're really going to be good, or, like Jack, great, you have to do it that way. He was a TV analyst for the 'Sacramento Gold Miners' in 1993. 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 always asks to see her left hand. He also owns a farm in North Florida. 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. His face is impassive, save for his eyes. Privately, they were making plans to use Jeter more against the Bears. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. In the dressing room the writers; as always, crowded around him. There was talk about putting him in the hospital, but he kept practicing. Youngblood recalls with particular vividness the presence of painhe once played part of a game with a broken legduring his field career; he is now an executive with the Rams. He also participated in basketball in high school, playing as part of '4-H,' the 'Student Council,' and 'Key Club International.' [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]. 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. [45] For that and other achievements Jack was dubbed the "John Wayne of football" by Jim Hanifan, which was echoed by Hall of Fame coach John Madden. Nobody says anything to him. He had been studying the Bears. He tried to kill us all! Youngblood's No. Squad: Python Wolf in 1988. The problems with his marriage pained Youngblood greatly. "It was a deal where the bone wasn't stickin' out, and it didn't hurt, and they said it was gonna kill me. Jan. 11, 2006. Jack Youngblood was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Herbert J. and Kay Youngblood. [103], Youngblood, who is regarded by some as the best defensive end in Gators history,[17][20] was named to the All-time Florida Gators team in 1983, and in 1999 he was voted to the Florida Gator All-Century Team. Dec 31, 2022. [107], He was named by one SEC publication as the Top All-Time SEC Defensive of All-Time. His speech is still Southern, riddled with "goldurns" and "dangs," and his sandy hair hangs down over his eyes, making him look like some big, raw-boned kid who likes nothing better than being out in a frost-covered field with a shotgun on his shoulder and dogs at his feet. To hear the interview with Jack Youngblood, start the show at 46:46. His wife is associated with the Executive Committee for Young Life for the Orlando Chapter. Jack retired on August 27, 1985, with a career that will be remembered for "dignity, integrity, respect, and pride. In his professional life, he played for the . He and his wife, Debbie, make their home in South . Olsen has a real grasp on the problems besetting Youngblood, a celebrity roasted by his peers and sought out for his signature. "You should take care of that," Jackie Slater, the tackle who lines up opposite Youngblood in practice, told him one day. His mother, Kay, was widowed when he was 10, so he and his two younger sisters were raised without a father. 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. [75] He moved to the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1993. He was also named to seven Pro Bowls and was a first alternate to the game in 1984, his final season. [37][38] The following year, 1977, Youngblood was voted to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl and a consensus All . The bag is almost as old as some NFL players. Rams Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood shares remarkable story of playing in Super Bowl, Pro Bowl with broken leg . Youngblood was a force for the Gators, registering 29 career sacks and being named the SEC Most Outstanding Defensive player as a senior. 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. In the Saints game Youngblood recorded 10 tackles, two sacks, recorded a safety and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by Pro Football Weekly for the effort. In 1989, 'Sports Illustrated' named Jack to 'Florida's All-Time' high-school football team. [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". Gary Jack Youngblood, 65, resident of Cedar Creek and formerly of Corsicana, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Jack Youngblood lives near Orlando, Fla., in a town called Winter Park, where he is a consultant for the Arena . [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. Clay Matthews' Wife is an HGTV Star. May 5, 1935 - December 11, 2021. In 1998, Youngblood's final year with the team, the club won its first Arena League championship, defeating the favored Tampa Bay Storm. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana on Tuesday evening. Jack was a 4-year letterman in football. After initially pleading innocent, the assailant later pleaded guilty and received a one-year suspended sentence. Youngblood broke his leg in the first half of the Rams' 1979 playoff run. [122], During his career, Jack won the respect of both teammates and opponents. He's an outstanding person and a natural leader. He's almost like a Congressman who is confronted by redistricting. It was a result of repeated trauma to a nerve in his arm that blocked the flow of blood. He was voted the Rams defensive lineman of the year by the Rams Alumni Association. The average career of a pro player is only 4 years. [71] The book was favorably reviewed by Publishers Weekly as "an unusual sports book". Early years. 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. Life without football would be empty for Youngblood, always the last to head home. Jim Hanifan and 'Hall of Fame' coach John Madden regarded Jack as the "John Wayne of football" for all his achievements and guts. Everything I ever touched always turned to gold. Now Youngblood is a man among boys; it is harder and harder for him to find any common ground with his teammates. 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: "Jack used to be able to get 16 sacks a year," says his best friend, former L.A. Yary was the first overall pick of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Minnesota . He has never failed to answer the bell. "I'm not used to it. "If Jack puts his mind to something, if he makes a commitment, he puts his whole heart into it," says Diane. I still have nightmares from the hit he gave me. After Rams' defensive end Deacon Jones was traded to the San Diego Chargers in 1972, Jack took over his position and was named to his first Pro Bowl in the following year, and again in 1974, '75, '76 and 1977. 74 jersey was retired by the program in 2006. Youngblood attended Monticello-Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Florida, graduating in 1967. . December 30, 1979 In the #NFC divisional vs the #DallasCowboys Jack Youngblood broke his left fibula. A speedboat sits in the driveway, and inside the kitchen door there's a plaque that says: THE OLDER THE BERRY, THE SWEETER THE JUICE. She also does interior decorating. Jack Youngblood is in danger of becoming a discontinued model. Youngblood hobbled up to them, his chin out, defiant as ever. 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. Jim Youngblood weighed 235 lbs (106 kg) when playing. At odds with his environment, at a crossroads of his career as well as his marriage, Youngblood reacted the way he knew best. One of them is the weight room of a pro football team. 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. Which, come to think of it, was what Jack Youngblood did best. Possibly his highest honor to date, he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Youngblood is involved in helping former NFL players in need by supporting the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF). First NFL Draft: Jack Youngblood, start the show at 46:46 has modeled! 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