Ex-Bronco Line Coach Stan Jones dies - The Orange Mane

footstepsfrom#27 · 05-25-2010, 12:43 AM

Apologies if this has been posted already...he was a HOF guy to boot.

RIP Stan...

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018778854

Schism · 05-25-2010, 12:52 AM

rip

watermock · 05-25-2010, 02:22 AM

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018778854

Funny how that Saban guy keeps popping out.

Didn't mock mention him as a head coach?

Kaylore · 05-25-2010, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watermock

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018778854

Funny how that Saban guy keeps popping out.

Didn't mock mention him as a head coach?

No, you didn't mention Lou Saban as a head coach.

The Moops · 05-25-2010, 07:34 PM

HOF player, tremendous coach, and great person.

Remember he was d-line coach of the Broncos in the Saban era and put together one of the most feared lines in the league . . . Rich Tombstone Jackson, Paul Smith, Lyle Alzado, Dave Costa, Pete Duranko . . .

I had the pleasure of interviewing him about a year ago regarding Floyd Little.

Here's just a snippet of what he said . . .

“Not only was he an amazing player, Floyd was a great leader. We named him captain as a rookie. That’s how impressive his leadership was, and he remained captain every year. He kept this team together. When I came out here in 1967, this team was a hodge-podge of people. All kinds of guys released from NFL teams. Guys no one wanted. Guys I didn’t even think were still playing.

“Floyd was the first #1 pick, I think, we ever signed. We drafted a lot of great ball players, like Dick Butkus, Merlin Olsen that we were never able to sign. Floyd was our first premier guy that we were able to sign, and he proved to be a super choice.

“When I came out in ’67, we weren’t even sure we would stay in Denver. They thought maybe we would go to Birmingham or somewhere else. The owners got together with investors to improve the stadium and get fans interested. I was like, ‘Why did I ever come out here!’

“Floyd became the difference-maker that kept us in Denver. He literally saved the Broncos from extinction. He was the catalyst that got the fans to vote to expand the stadium. One of the first publicity shots was Floyd on a white horse. People loved it. He really wanted to help keep the Broncos in Denver, so he went out and met the fans."

RIP to a tremendous player and and even greater person.

Dagmar · 05-25-2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

No, you didn't mention Lou Saban as a head coach.

Durango · 05-25-2010, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Moops

HOF player, tremendous coach, and great person.

Remember he was d-line coach of the Broncos in the Saban era and put together one of the most feared lines in the league . . . Rich Tombstone Jackson, Paul Smith, Lyle Alzado, Dave Costa, Pete Duranko . . .

I had the pleasure of interviewing him about a year ago regarding Floyd Little.

Here's just a snippet of what he said . . .

“Not only was he an amazing player, Floyd was a great leader. We named him captain as a rookie. That’s how impressive his leadership was, and he remained captain every year. He kept this team together. When I came out here in 1967, this team was a hodge-podge of people. All kinds of guys released from NFL teams. Guys no one wanted. Guys I didn’t even think were still playing.

“Floyd was the first #1 pick, I think, we ever signed. We drafted a lot of great ball players, like Dick Butkus, Merlin Olsen that we were never able to sign. Floyd was our first premier guy that we were able to sign, and he proved to be a super choice.

“When I came out in ’67, we weren’t even sure we would stay in Denver. They thought maybe we would go to Birmingham or somewhere else. The owners got together with investors to improve the stadium and get fans interested. I was like, ‘Why did I ever come out here!’

“Floyd became the difference-maker that kept us in Denver. He literally saved the Broncos from extinction. He was the catalyst that got the fans to vote to expand the stadium. One of the first publicity shots was Floyd on a white horse. People loved it. He really wanted to help keep the Broncos in Denver, so he went out and met the fans."

RIP to a tremendous player and and even greater person.

Wow. Some great insight there. I'm probably wrong, but I thought the residency of the Broncos was pretty much settled in 1967, but I would defer to Stan Jones, obviously.

Great player, who once told a reporter in a story I read; "Brute strength beats style any day of the week" in a reference to Joe Namath after a surprising Bronco upset of the eventual Super Bowl champions in 1968 during which Paul Costa 'belly-sacked' Namath with a gut shot shown in a full page picture in Life Magazine.

strafen · 05-25-2010, 10:57 PM

R.I.P
One of my favorite coaches. Hard-nose and all business!

broncocalijohn · 05-25-2010, 10:59 PM

check out opinion posts on the link. Connection to the Mane!

B-Love · 05-26-2010, 06:14 AM

http://gradishar4hof.com/home.aspx

Check out the Randy Gradishar tribute video which has alot of good video praise towards Gradishar from Stan Jones. You could just tell from his speaking voice, he was All Man.

RIP Tough Guy!

The Moops · 05-28-2010, 03:35 AM

If you ever get the chance to read Lyle Alzado's 1978 book with SI's Paul Zimmerman . . . Lyle LOVED Stan Jones. There's some great stuff in there.

Think it's called something Lyle Alzado and the Amazing Denver Broncos or something like that . . .

The Moops · 05-30-2010, 06:53 PM

It's really sad when someone who impacted so many Broncos as a coach and HOFer during 2 different eras elicits just 10-11 posts on the mane after his passing . . .

C'mon guys . . .

strafen · 05-30-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Moops

It's really sad when someone who impacted so many Broncos as a coach and HOFer during 2 different eras elicits just 10-11 posts on the mane after his passing . . .

C'mon guys . . .

It may be because there's no potential for drama. It's my guess...

InMyCornerOfTheWorld · 01-29-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Moops

If you ever get the chance to read Lyle Alzado's 1978 book with SI's Paul Zimmerman . . . Lyle LOVED Stan Jones. There's some great stuff in there.

Think it's called something Lyle Alzado and the Amazing Denver Broncos or something like that . . .

The main title is called "Mile High" and it's on Ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mile-High-Lyle-A...item563051b611

InMyCornerOfTheWorld · 01-29-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Love

http://gradishar4hof.com/home.aspx

Check out the Randy Gradishar tribute video which has alot of good video praise towards Gradishar from Stan Jones. You could just tell from his speaking voice, he was All Man.

RIP Tough Guy!

Great website! The tribute video with the memorabilia is terrific, as was the photo video. Randy belongs in the Hall--now.

broncocalijohn · 01-29-2011, 09:34 PM

You sure bump some old threads. I am reading it thinking , "Wait, I know he died already!" You know you can just read these old threads and not have to make a comment. You are confusing me.

InMyCornerOfTheWorld · 01-29-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

You sure bump some old threads. I am reading it thinking , "Wait, I know he died already!" You know you can just read these old threads and not have to make a comment. You are confusing me.

I found this thread because of the Gradishar link, which I discovered for the first time tonight. I don't know what the confusion is all about.

IHaveALight · 01-29-2011, 09:44 PM

Don't listen to him. I like your bumps, bump away.

bronco militia · 01-29-2011, 10:35 PM

I love bumping old threads.....nice work

Los Broncos · 01-30-2011, 09:33 PM

That's a cool item, I have Lyles book which is a good read.

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05-25-2010, 12:43 AM	#1
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,122 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Ex-Bronco Line Coach Stan Jones dies Apologies if this has been posted already...he was a HOF guy to boot. RIP Stan... http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018778854

05-25-2010, 12:52 AM	#2
Schism Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,920 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	rip

05-25-2010, 02:22 AM	#3
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018778854 Funny how that Saban guy keeps popping out. Didn't mock mention him as a head coach?

05-25-2010, 07:34 PM	#5
The Moops Old School Dude Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 1,115 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	HOF player, tremendous coach, and great person. Remember he was d-line coach of the Broncos in the Saban era and put together one of the most feared lines in the league . . . Rich Tombstone Jackson, Paul Smith, Lyle Alzado, Dave Costa, Pete Duranko . . . I had the pleasure of interviewing him about a year ago regarding Floyd Little. Here's just a snippet of what he said . . . “Not only was he an amazing player, Floyd was a great leader. We named him captain as a rookie. That’s how impressive his leadership was, and he remained captain every year. He kept this team together. When I came out here in 1967, this team was a hodge-podge of people. All kinds of guys released from NFL teams. Guys no one wanted. Guys I didn’t even think were still playing. “Floyd was the first #1 pick, I think, we ever signed. We drafted a lot of great ball players, like Dick Butkus, Merlin Olsen that we were never able to sign. Floyd was our first premier guy that we were able to sign, and he proved to be a super choice. “When I came out in ’67, we weren’t even sure we would stay in Denver. They thought maybe we would go to Birmingham or somewhere else. The owners got together with investors to improve the stadium and get fans interested. I was like, ‘Why did I ever come out here!’ “Floyd became the difference-maker that kept us in Denver. He literally saved the Broncos from extinction. He was the catalyst that got the fans to vote to expand the stadium. One of the first publicity shots was Floyd on a white horse. People loved it. He really wanted to help keep the Broncos in Denver, so he went out and met the fans." RIP to a tremendous player and and even greater person.

05-25-2010, 10:57 PM	#8
strafen Karma Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6,928 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elway	R.I.P One of my favorite coaches. Hard-nose and all business!

05-25-2010, 10:59 PM	#9
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,476 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	check out opinion posts on the link. Connection to the Mane!

05-26-2010, 06:14 AM	#10
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	http://gradishar4hof.com/home.aspx Check out the Randy Gradishar tribute video which has alot of good video praise towards Gradishar from Stan Jones. You could just tell from his speaking voice, he was All Man. RIP Tough Guy!

05-28-2010, 03:35 AM	#11
The Moops Old School Dude Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 1,115 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	If you ever get the chance to read Lyle Alzado's 1978 book with SI's Paul Zimmerman . . . Lyle LOVED Stan Jones. There's some great stuff in there. Think it's called something Lyle Alzado and the Amazing Denver Broncos or something like that . . .

05-30-2010, 06:53 PM	#12
The Moops Old School Dude Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 1,115 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It's really sad when someone who impacted so many Broncos as a coach and HOFer during 2 different eras elicits just 10-11 posts on the mane after his passing . . . C'mon guys . . .

01-29-2011, 09:34 PM	#16
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,476 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	You sure bump some old threads. I am reading it thinking , "Wait, I know he died already!" You know you can just read these old threads and not have to make a comment. You are confusing me.

01-29-2011, 09:44 PM	#18
IHaveALight the sun is gone Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 1,270 Adopt-a-Bronco: ElvisVonWolfPak	Don't listen to him. I like your bumps, bump away.

01-29-2011, 10:35 PM	#19
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,591	I love bumping old threads.....nice work

01-30-2011, 09:33 PM	#20
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	That's a cool item, I have Lyles book which is a good read.