Larry Jones (wide receiver)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | March 4, 1951 Lemoore, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Lemoore | ||||||||
| College | Truman State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1974: 15th round, 367th overall pick | ||||||||
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Lawrence Allen Jones (born March 4, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, and the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the Truman Bulldogs (then Northeast Missouri State), where he was also an All-American in track and field.
College career
In 1972, Jones won the national championships in the 440 yards run.[1] In 1974, Jones had the world's fastest time in the 440, at 45.2 seconds.[2]
In 1985, Jones was inducted into the Truman State athletic hall of fame.[3]
NFL career
Jones was selected in the 15th round of the 1974 draft by the New York Giants.[2] He was released by the Giants before the season started and signed by the Washington Redskins. In the 1974 season, Jones returned 100 kicks, including a 52-yard return for a touchdown.[4]
Before the 1978 season, Washington traded Jones to the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers released Jones after 10 games. Jones subsequently signed with the Giants.[4]
References
- ^ "Truman Athletics Hall Of Fame to enshrine two national teams". Kirksville Daily Express. April 20, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Amdur, Neil (June 4, 1974). "Giants' 440 Man Caught In Dispute". New York Times. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "Larance Jones". Truman Bulldogs. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Giants Re‐Sign Speedy Jones". New York Times. December 27, 1978. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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