Buck Jones (American football) facts for kids
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| Born: | October 23, 1888 Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, New York |
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| Died: | September 8, 1985 (aged 96) Lewiston, New York |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||
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| College: | Haskell Indian | ||
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Horatio "White Cloud" Jones was a professional football player. He was born on October 23, 1888, and passed away on September 8, 1985. Horatio played in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1922 season.
About Horatio Jones
Horatio Jones was born on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation in New York. He later attended Haskell Indian Nations University. This university was a special school for Native American students.
Playing in the NFL
In 1922, Horatio Jones joined a professional football team. This team was called the Oorang Indians. They were part of the early NFL. The Oorang Indians were unique because all their players were Native Americans.
The Oorang Indians Team
The Oorang Indians team was based in LaRue, Ohio. A very famous athlete, Jim Thorpe, was their coach. Horatio Jones played two games for this team during the 1922 season.
