Jerry Jones (American football, born 1944)
| No. 78 | |
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| Position: | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 14, 1944 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | December 4, 2011 (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: 2nd round, 32nd pick |
| AFL draft: | 1966: 7th round, 53rd pick |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Gerald Robert Jones (February 14, 1944 – December 12, 2011) was a former American football player. He played for the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Bowling Green State University.
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. He then taught in Dayton Public Schools until his retirement.
At age 67, Jerry died on 4 December 2011 at his residence.