Itch Jones
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 15, 1938 Herrin, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 2025 (aged 87) Gore, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1957–1960 | Southern Illinois |
| 1960 | Bluefield Orioles |
| 1960 | Stockton Ports |
| Position(s) | Second baseman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1966–1968 | MacMurray |
| 1969 | Southern Illinois (asst.) |
| 1970–1990 | Southern Illinois |
| 1991–2005 | Illinois |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1,240–718–6 (.633) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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Richard C. "Itch" Jones (February 15, 1938 – February 17, 2025) was an American college baseball coach. Jones coached the Southern Illinois Salukis from 1970 to 1990 and the Illinois Fighting Illini from 1991 to 2005. Jones was twice named the national college baseball coach of the year.