Jacoby Jones, a Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl star who was known for the "Mile High Miracle" and his jovial antics, has died at the age of 40. The cause of Jones' death was not immediately available. In a statement released Sunday through the NFL Players Association, Jones' family said that he died "peacefully" at his home in New Orleans.
"The family, including his mother, Emily and his son, Little Jacoby, are together and are asking for prayers, privacy, and support as they navigate through this difficult time." The Ravens said in a statement Sunday that "Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered. His charisma, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room or brighten any dark day.
" A nine-year NFL veteran whose fun personality and flamboyant end zone dances endeared him to fans and teammates, Jones etched himself in NFL history during the Ravens' 2012 Super Bowl run, scoring three postseason touchdowns in the most dramatic fashion. Jacoby Jones returned the second-half Super Bowl XLVII kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown, one of his two scores in the game to help the Ravens defeat the 49ers. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Jones' most memorable catch, the "Mile High Miracle," came on a high-arcing 70-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Flacco with 31 seconds remaining in an AFC divisional playoff game in January 2013.
With Baltimore trailing 35-28 in Denver, Jones got behind safety Rahim Moore for the game-tying touchdown. "W.