Jack Youngblood is a former American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire 14-season career with the Rams from 1971 to 1984, establishing himself as one of the most dominant defensive linemen of his era. Youngblood was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time first-team All-Pro, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. He is famously remembered for playing in the 1979 playoffs, NFC Championship, and Super Bowl XIV with a fractured fibula, showcasing his legendary toughness.