Description:Deacon Jones' personal Football Hall of Fame gold jacket (Family letter of provenance). Classic golden sportscoat issued to Deacon Jones has an "NFL Alumni" patch on the left front chest. It carries on the long standing tradition of such pieces which are issued to those inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton and they have become a symbol of the highest level of success within the sport. It is important to note that the Hall of Fame reissued new jackets to all members in 2013 to replace those which were aging, this example pre-dates that switch and includes a signed letter of provenance from Jones' widow confirming it was given to Jones in the 1980s. It is more than likely the very jacket he was wearing while making his Hall of Fame Induction speech. Dubbed "The Secretary Of Defense", Jones ranks among the very best to have ever taken the field. While the NFL did not officially record sacks until 1982 it is believed that he would rank third all-time (behind only Bruce Smith and Reggie White), with an estimated (173.5). The jacket has a "Palm Beach" tag on the inside and shows expected wear with some minor fraying to the patch. Includes a signed letter of provenance from Jones' widow (Elizabeth) confirming that it is his "1980's Pro Football Hall of Fame Sports Coat": EX