Jerry Jones (American football, born 1944)

Jerry Jones
No. 78
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1944-02-14)February 14, 1944
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Died:December 4, 2011(2011-12-04) (aged 67)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Dayton (OH) Dunbar
College:Bowling Green
NFL draft:1966 / round: 2 / pick: 32
AFL draft:1966 / round: 7 / pick: 53
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gerald Robert Jones (February 14, 1944 – December 12, 2011) was a former American football player who played for the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Bowling Green State University.[1]

Jerry was a graduate of Dunbar High School, class of 1962. He received a Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University in 1966.

After his football career, Jerry served as Sergeant-at-Arms in the Ohio House of Representatives. And then taught in Dayton Public Schools until his retirement.

At age 67, Jerry died on 4 December 2011 at his residence.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Jerry Jones NFL & AFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  2. ^ "Gerald Jones Obituary (2011) - Dayton, OH - Dayton Daily News". www.legacy.com. Retrieved June 3, 2021.


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