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Ten things you didn't know about Deacon Jones
serves as a reminder of just how unique of an individual the was in life. In that spirit, we present 10 things you might not have known about one of the game's all-time greats.
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10. Apparently kept old jockstraps
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9. Nicknamed himself Deacon
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8. 26 sacks in one season
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7. Durable player
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6. Only 14th-round draft choice in the Hall of Fame
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5. Came out of the same college as Jerry Rice
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4. Deacon Jones, the actor
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3. Deacon Jones, the musician
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2. Recognized as a clean player
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1. Kicked an extra point in final NFL game
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