Leroy Jones

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leroy Jones
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 29, 1950(1950-09-29)
Age	74
Date Of Death	June 11, 2021, Casselberry, FL
Birthplace	Greenwood
Country	United States
Birth City	Greenwood
Horoscope	Capricorn

Leroy Jones Biography

Leroy Jones is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on September 29, 1950 in Greenwood, Greenwood, United States. Leroy Jones (born September 29, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end. He played the majority of his 10-year career with the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL).

Jones played both basketball and football in high school, and continued with both sports while attending college at Norfolk State University. He began his professional career in 1974 with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League (CFL), and they won the Grey Cup championship in his second season. Jones was drafted in the 1975 NFL Draft in the second round with the 48th overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams, who traded him in 1976 to San Diego, where he played through 1983.

During the 1981 season, Jones blocked a 35-yard field goal by Miami kicker Uwe von Schamann at 11:27 into overtime, allowing San Diego to drive for its own field goal and win 41–38 in the playoff game known as the Epic in Miami, considered by many to be among the greatest NFL games ever.

In 1974, Jones played for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He led the team in tackles and sacks that season, as well as in the 62nd Grey Cup championship game. The Eskimos the next season won the 63rd Grey Cup with Bill Stevenson taking over Jones’ left defensive end position.

Leroy Jones Net Worth

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

Jones attended Norfolk State University, where he was the center on three Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament basketball teams. He was named to the All-CIAA Tournament team each year. As a sophomore in 1972, he was named to the Associated Press All-State first team, and was named to the second team as a junior. Jones also played football, and he was named All-CIAA annually as a defensive end. Before the 1973 football season, Jones learned he would be academically ineligible to play due to poor grades. He dropped out of Norfolk State and signed a three-year contract to play football professionally in Canada.

Having left Norfolk State early, Jones was not eligible for the 1974 NFL draft. In the summer of 1973, pro scouts had projected him as a first-round pick in 1974, rating him near or on par with Ed “Too Tall” Jones, who became the first overall pick in 1974. Ruled eligible by the NFL the following year, Leroy Jones was selected in the 1975 draft in the second round with the 48th overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams. The San Diego Chargers acquired Jones from the Rams in 1976 for a future draft choice.

In 1980, Jones teamed with All-Pro’s Fred Dean, Gary “Big Hands” Johnson, and Louie Kelcher on the defensive frontline as the Chargers led the NFL in sacks (60). The foursome was locally nicknamed the Bruise Brothers. Jones that season had 11 sacks, second on the team behind Johnson’s ​17 ⁄2 , and was named an alternate for the Pro Bowl. Don “Air” Coryell’s Chargers teams of that era are mostly remembered for its high-scoring, pass-oriented offense. The Chargers won the AFC West from 1979–1981 and made the playoffs in 1982.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Leroy Jones height 6 ft 8 in Leroy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Leroy Jones Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Leroy Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leroy Jones celebrates birthday on September 29 of every year.

What is Leroy Jones famous for?

The legendary jazz trumpeter Leroy Jones is known to music lovers as the “keeper of the flame” for traditional New Orleans jazz and to critics as one of the top musicians ever produced by the Crescent City.

Where is Leroy Jones?

Personal life. Jones died at age 70 on June 11, 2021, in Casselberry, Florida.

Who played Leroy Jones in the bill?

Richard Mylan
Born| 24 November 1973 Swansea, Wales
Occupation| Actor
Spouse| Tammie Dineen
Children| 2

Who is Cass in The Bill?

Suzanne Maddock (born 13 February 1976 in New Brighton, Wirral) is an English actress, singer and voice actress. Suzanne has been an industry professional since 1994, working in both TV and Film. She first appeared in the ITV police procedural drama The Bill as PC Cass Rickman from 1999 to 2002.

Who did Richard Mylan play in The Bill?

Richard Mylan also featured in several episodes of ‘The Bill’ as gangster and WPC Cass Rickman’s love interest Leroy Jones.