James Jones

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Jones
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 6, 1958(1958-12-06)
Age	66
Birthplace	Vicksburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Vicksburg
Horoscope	Aquarius

James Jones Biography

James Jones is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on December 6, 1958 in Vicksburg, Vicksburg, United States. James Jones, Jr. (born December 6, 1958) is a former professional American football running back and kick returner in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Mississippi State University.

In 1981, he had 34 carries for 183 yards and a 5.4-yard average. In 1982, he suffered a serious left knee injury that cost him 11 games, all of the next year and forced him to start the 1984 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, after having multiple operations.

Jones was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (80th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. As one of Tony Dorsett’s backups, he served the role of an all-purpose running back and the team’s primary return specialist.

James Jones Net Worth

James Jones is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1978, while playing in a pass-oriented offense, he led the team in rushing with 687 yards (5.3 yards per carry) and 10 rushing touchdowns, 24 receptions for 237 yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns, completed 2 passes for 63 yards and 2 touchdowns, and had 3 two-point conversions. He was the nation’s seventh leading scorer with 13 touchdowns for 78 points. Against Memphis State University, he rushed for 114 yards on 10 carries (including a 72-yard run) and scored 4 touchdowns. Against Louisiana State University, he registered 162 rushing yards (third in school history) on 30 carries.

In 1979, he was lost for the last 7 games of the year after suffering a knee injury during a 28-9 victory against the University of Tennessee.

In 1984 and 1985 he returned as a situational player. He retired before the start of the 1986 training camp.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

James Jones height 5 ft 10 in James weight 201  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is James Jones Dating?

According to our records, James Jones married to Destiny Jones. As of December 1, 2023, James Jones’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Jones celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.

Who is James Jones?

James Jones, (born November 6, 1921, Robinson, Illinois, U.S.—died May 9, 1977, Southampton, New York), American novelist best known for From Here to Eternity (1951), a novel about the peacetime army in Hawaii just before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Is James Jones in the Hall of Fame?

He was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Jones was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2003 NBA draft.

How many finals did James Jones go to?

James Jones had his most career appearances in the NBA Finals, with 6 appearances.

Who did James Jones play for NFL?

NFL.com Analyst In those nine seasons, he totaled a career 5,861 receiving yards, 433 receptions and 51 touchdowns. Jones was drafted in the third round by the Green Bay Packers in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played in Super Bowl XLV in 2011 with the Packers, helping them win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

What happened to James Jones?

Jim Jones died of a gunshot wound to the head in Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978. His death occurred during the Jonestown Massacre, when he ordered the mass murder-suicide of more than 900 members of his Peoples Temple religious group.