What is Jake Scott?
'''Jacob E. Scott III''' (July 20, 1945 – November 19, 2020) was an American professional [[American football|football]] player. He was a [[Safety (American football position)|free safety]] and [[punt returner]] from 1970 to 1978 for the [[Miami Dolphins]] and [[Washington Redskins]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). Scott went to the [[Pro Bowl]] five consecutive times between 1971, and 1975. He recorded 35 [[interception]]s in his six seasons as a Dolphin, and another 14 in his three years with the Redskins. He was also a five-time [[All-Pro]]. He was born in [[Greenwood, South Carolina]]. Scott died at the age of 75 on November 19, 2020 after suffering head injuries in a fall in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jake Scott, Miami Dolphins legend and Super Bowl MVP, dies at 75|author=Habib, Hal|publisher=Naples Daily News|date=November 19, 2020|access-date=2020-11-19|url=https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/11/19/dolphins-jake-scott-super-bowl-mvp-complete-17-0-season-dies/6350731002/}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Jake}} [[Category:1945 births]] [[Category:2020 deaths]] [[Category:American football safeties]] [[Category:Miami Dolphins players]] [[Category:Washington Redskins players]] [[Category:Accidental deaths from falls in the United States]] [[Category:Sportspeople from South Carolina]] {{US-sports-bio-stub}}