J. J. Jones (quarterback) facts for kids
For the wide receiver, see J. J. Jones (wide receiver). For the Skins character, see JJ Jones (Skins). For the linebacker, see J. J. Jones (linebacker).
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 16, 1952 Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Died: | July 9, 2009 (aged 57) Seattle, Washington |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Fisk | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1975 | ||||||||
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John Eddie "J. J." Jones (April 16, 1952 – July 9, 2009) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 1975, the team's first African-American quarterback. He also played with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL from 1976-77. He played college football at Fisk.
He had three children.
Jones died in a house fire in 2009.
See also
- Racial issues faced by black quarterbacks
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