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Chris Jones
No. 25
Born: (1972-06-03) June 3, 1972 (age 53)
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) WR
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 202 lb (92 kg)
College Mississippi State
Career history
As player
1996 Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Chris Jones, born in 1972, is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver. He was part of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for one season. Before that, he played college football at Mississippi State University.

Playing College Football

Chris Jones played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He was on the team from 1993 to 1995. During his time, he caught the ball 62 times. He gained a total of 1,199 yards. He also scored five touchdowns for his team.

A Short Pro Career

In 1996, Chris Jones joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in one game for them. He also started that game.

Coaching Young Athletes

Today, Chris Jones helps young athletes. He is the head coach for the boys' track and field team. He also works as an assistant coach for the football team. Both teams are at Southwind High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He used to be an assistant coach for the track and field team there.

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