Deacon Jones Signed Rams Speed Authentic Helmet "QB Killer, HOF-80" LE #20/26 - BAS

Add the autograph and dual inscription of the man who coined the term "sack" — one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history — on a premium, limited-edition Speed Authentic helmet, to your collection with this Deacon Jones Autographed Los Angeles Rams Blue Speed Authentic Full Size Helmet with "QB Killer, HOF-80" Inscriptions — Beckett (BAS) Authenticated. Jones signed and dual-inscribed this game-grade Riddell Speed Authentic Full Size helmet with "QB Killer" — a tribute to his quarterback-terrorizing legacy — and "HOF-80," marking his 1980 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. This piece is a limited edition, serial-numbered #20/26. The leader of the Rams' legendary "Fearsome Foursome," Jones was a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and an eight-time Pro Bowler who revolutionized pass rushing — and following his passing in 2013, his signature is a permanently fixed credential. Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services with a tamper-proof QR code sticker (#BW30764), verifiable at Beckett's official website.

Product Highlights

• Hand-signed and dual-inscribed "QB Killer, HOF-80" by Deacon Jones — Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1980; the player who coined the term "sack"; "Secretary of Defense"; 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year; 8x Pro Bowl; 5x First-Team All-Pro; NFL 1960s All-Decade Team; NFL 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams; #75 retired by the Rams
• Los Angeles Rams Blue Speed Authentic Full Size Helmet — premium game-grade Riddell Speed Authentic full-size helmet in Rams blue; approximately 11 inches tall
• Limited Edition #20/26: individually serial-numbered, one of only 26 produced
• Beckett (BAS) Authenticated: tamper-proof QR code sticker (#BW30764); verifiable at Beckett's official website
• Permanently fixed supply: following Deacon Jones's passing in June 2013, no new authentic Deacon Jones autographs can ever be created
• Backed by our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee

"QB Killer" — The Man Who Coined the Sack

The "QB Killer" inscription captures exactly what made Deacon Jones a revolutionary force in professional football. Jones didn't just terrorize quarterbacks — he gave the act its name, coining the term "sack" and transforming the defensive end position from read-and-react run-stuffing into relentless quarterback pursuit. Nicknamed the "Secretary of Defense," Jones was the leader of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" — the defensive line of Jones, Merlin Olsen, Rosey Grier, and Lamar Lundy that is widely regarded as one of the greatest in NFL history. Because sacks did not become an official statistic until 1982, Jones's career total of 173.5 sacks (159.5 with the Rams) is unofficial — but few doubt he would rank among the all-time leaders had the statistic been tracked in his era. He was the unofficial NFL sack leader five times and remains the only player in league history to lead the league in sacks for three consecutive seasons (1967-1969). In 1967, he became the first defensive lineman ever to record 100 solo tackles in a season. George Allen, his longtime coach, called him "the greatest defensive end of modern football."

"HOF-80" — One of the Greatest Defensive Players Ever

The "HOF-80" inscription marks Deacon Jones's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. Selected in the 14th round of the 1961 NFL Draft as an obscure prospect — discovered almost by accident when Rams scouts noticed him outrunning the running backs they were scouting — Jones became one of the most dominant players the game has ever seen, and remains the only 14th-round pick ever enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Across 14 seasons with the Rams, Chargers, and Washington, he earned two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, eight Pro Bowl selections, and five First-Team All-Pro honors, missing just five games in his entire career. He was named to the NFL's 1960s All-Decade Team and later to both the league's 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams — a rare honor reserved for the greatest of all time. The Rams retired his #75 in 2009, and in 2013, the NFL named its annual award for the league's sack leader the "Deacon Jones Award" in his honor. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called him "an icon among the icons." Deacon Jones passed away on June 3, 2013, at the age of 74.

Premium Speed Authentic Construction & Limited Edition

This piece pairs Deacon Jones's signature and dual inscription with Riddell's premium game-grade construction. The Riddell Speed Authentic is a full-size, game-grade helmet — the same shell quality worn on the field — making it the highest display tier among full-size collector helmets. As a limited edition serial-numbered #20/26, this helmet is one of only 26 produced, adding a layer of scarcity to an already finite signature. The combination of premium Speed Authentic construction, dual inscription, low serialization, and the permanently fixed supply of Deacon Jones autographs makes this a true centerpiece for any Rams, Hall of Fame, or defensive-legend collection.

Beckett (BAS) Authentication

This helmet has been certified authentic by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS). A tamper-proof QR code sticker (#BW30764) has been applied to the piece, and the Beckett certification can be verified by scanning the code or entering the certification number at Beckett's official website. Beckett Authentication Services operates as one of the major third-party authentication providers in sports memorabilia, with verification chains used by collectors, retailers, and resale platforms across the industry.

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