Jersey Count down #85!!!

[DaveFan'51]

Their are only three players that have warn this Jersey Number, BUT they're Big Ones!!!
Short story about our 1st Player; He came to the Rams after getting out of the Marine Corps in 1953 ( He'd been seen in a scrimmage of the Marine Corps Team against the San Diego Chargers) He's been called the " Fastest DT from sideline to sideline" of his Day! So At 6ft. 6 inch. I give you @ #85 - DT - Eugene ' Big Daddy' Lipscomb: ( He also wore #76)

I can't believe, being a two time All Pro, and Hall of Fame Finalist in 1970 and 1977 he's not in the H of F!!
( If anyone can find a picture of Big Daddy in a Ram Uni I'd Like to have it for my Collection!!)
Next Up, " Now we start REALLY COOKIN'". From the Fearsome Foursome I bring you DE - Lamar Lundy:

( Ok you notice Deacon's Grab 1st, but their's Larmar in the back ground!)

I just had to through this one in BECAUSE!

And Now the Man you've probably been waiting for me to get to THE GREATEST #85 - Jack Youngblood:

I'm sure that any Ref that Dared argue with Jack Got ' THE LOOK'

I don't know why only three players in Rams History ( Per Pro-Football-Reference) have warn #85, Maybe no one else dared to wear it, Maybe the number is Retired! If Not it should be in Honor of Jack!!!

As a side note, I once STUPIDLY said of Jack, when he first took over Deacon Jones' spot, " Who is this punk kid who thinks he can take Deacons place" I soon found out!
( you have to know,IF you don't already, Deacon was a personal friend of mine! So..)
Anyway, No doubt Deacon and Jack are the two BEST DE's the Rams Have ever had!

OK Folks, your turn, Lets see some of those photos, and gifs I know you have!!

 

[LazyWinker]

( you have to know,IF you don't already, Deacon was a personal friend of mine! So..)

This is something that I was unaware of. If Deacon considered you a friend, I suppose you can be tolerated

 

[DaveFan'51]

This is something that I was unaware of. If Deacon considered you a friend, I suppose you can be tolerated

I think he kept me around so he could laugh at me while he was " Kicking My Ass at Pool"! I was a local Champ. He was Waaay Better!!

 

[OldSchool]

Gotta love some Jack! I was waiting for this day

 

[RamDino]

Dave Fan'51, you were friends with David "The Deacon" Jones?? How cool is that. I saw him on some TV shows back in the day... The Odd couple, The Brady Bunch, and I think he also used to sing (I know Rosey Grier sang too). Seemed like a very polite, laid-back guy. But on the football field... there was no one as ferocious as Deacon Jones. I put his "unofficial" stats up the other day... can't believe he had 50 sacks in two 14-game seasons. Merlin Olsen was an All Pro for 14 straight years, but Deacon was the bad ASS! Didn't know he played pool.

 

[LumberTubs]

85 is indeed retired as far as I know in honour of friend of ROD Jack Youngblood.

I love that picture of his stare. One intimidating dude but comes across as a genuinely nice bloke.

 

[DaveFan'51]

I think he also used to sing

When I first met Deacon it was 'Off-Season' 1968, and he was doing a Solo act at the "Rag Doll" a very popular Night Club, at the Time, in North Hollywood California. I had free passes while he was their. I think he Liked my girl friend!

 

[Yamahopper]

Lundy never gets the credit he deserves for sealing off his side of the line. His constant pressure forced the QB in the pocket for Jones and Olsen. He was also very underrated against the run.

 

[Hey Man]

Nice posts you guys, love reading trips down memory lane. Sounded like some good things happened to you all in the early days outside of the football field. I am 52 from Pa and I like reading the things from the senior members from the early years as I started being a Ram fan in the early 70s.

 

[PowayRamFan]

So proud that Jack Youngblood was a Ram, just a complete badass.

 

[DaveFan'51]

So proud that Jack Youngblood was a Ram, just a complete badass.

Poway, Some how I Knew I'd hear from you Today!!

 

[T-REX]

One of the greatest to ever play the game!

 

[DaveFan'51]

85 is indeed retired as far as I know in honour of friend of ROD Jack Youngblood.

I love that picture of his stare. One intimidating dude but comes across as a genuinely nice bloke.

I honestly didn't know for sure if it was retired, or not. But it make sense that it is!!

 

[Killgasm]

Those blue jerseys with the yellow stripes that Lamar Lundy was wearing are bad ass!

 

[DaveFan'51]

The BIG question is! Blue an White or White and Blue!?

????????!

 

[CodeMonkey]

So proud that Jack Youngblood was a Ram, just a complete badass.

Badass falls short really. When I saw 85 there was immediately one picture in my mind...that one in your avi.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Badass falls short really. When I saw 85 there was immediately one picture in my mind...that one in your avi.

I personally hope that is the reaction every NFL Fan has when they hear his Name!!

 

[DaveFan'51]

I NEED to add some stats here, because some of them, I find surprising, If not just amazing!
* Big Daddy Lipscomb - 1953-55

(I'm still Trying to find a photo of him in a Rams Uni!)
In his 3 seasons with us Played in 25 games But only had 2 FR's/ He did play in one playoff game. Surprisingly he had 3 KR's for 38 Yards!
I give him a lot of cred's Because he came to us as a USMC Korean War Vet, AND being a USMC Viet Nam War Vet, I have to do it!!

* Lamar Lundy - 1957-69

He was a 4th round pick, 47th overall in 1957! This 1 time Pro Bowler, in 1959, Besides having 3 INT's/ for 72 Yds./ and 3 TD's/ with 10 FR's It might surprise you to find out ..

He also had 35 Rec./ for 584 Yds./ and 6 TD's/ with an average of 16.7 per.!! AMAZING!!

* Now Jack Youngblood - 1071-84

( The pro bowl w/Jim Youngblood)
A 1st round Draft pick #20 overall. 7 time Pro Bowler, 5 time All Pro Went into the Hall of Fame in 2001 after being a FINALIST 7 times ( 1990,91,96,07,98,99, and 2000!)
In his 14 season he had fun playing with other Greats like Dryer

He played in 202 games/had 10 FR's/ only 24 recorded sacks/and 2 Safeties. In his 17 Post Season games he had 1 INT/for 47 Yds./ and a TD/2 FR's/AND 2 HR's for 36 Yards! The man sure took care of Business!! & probowls between 1973-79!
The 1970's sure where GREAT years to be a Rams Fan!!
GO RAMS

 

[den-the-coach]

Gotta love some Jack! I was waiting for this day

Starts and ends with Jack Youngblood.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Starts and ends with Jack Youngblood.

Well .. all three where different Era's, and Lundy was a member of the "Fearsome Foursome"! Just sayin'! But Jack was Great no doubt about it!