Tom Jones (gridiron football)

Thomas Lee Jones (June 22, 1931 – August 28, 1978) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in the CFL for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with Ottawa in 1960.[1] He played college football at Kentucky State University and Miami University and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1954 NFL draft (Round 9, #108 overall). He played 2 games for them in 1955.[2]

Tom Jones
No. 61
Born:(1931-06-22)June 22, 1931
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died:August 28, 1978(1978-08-28) (aged 47)
Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DT
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight275 lb (125 kg)
CollegeMiami (OH)
NFL draft1954, round: 9, pick: 108
Drafted byCleveland Browns
Career history
As player
1955Cleveland Browns
19561961Ottawa Rough Riders
1962Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Jones football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  2. ^ "Tom Jones Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.