Larry Jones (American football coach) facts for kids
Jones (right) in 1972
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | December 18, 1933 Pottsville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 2013 (aged 79) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1951–1953 | LSU |
| Position(s) | Linebacker, center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1958–1961 | LSU (OL/WR) |
| 1970 | Tennessee (assistant) |
| 1971–1973 | Florida State |
| 1974–1976 | Tennessee (assistant) |
| 1977–1978 | Kansas (DC/DL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–19 |
| Bowls | 0–1 |
Larry Bruce Jones (born December 18, 1933 – died May 30, 2013) was an important figure in American football. He was both a player and a coach. He is best known for being the head coach at Florida State University from 1971 to 1973. During his time there, his teams won 15 games and lost 19.
Jones was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU). He played as a linebacker and a center. After his playing days, he became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach at several universities. These included LSU, the University of South Carolina, the United States Military Academy, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Kansas. He passed away on May 30, 2013, at the age of 79.
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Larry Jones's Coaching Career
Larry Jones had a long career in football. He started as a player and then moved into coaching. He coached at many different universities.
Playing Days at LSU
Before becoming a coach, Larry Jones was a college football player. He played for the LSU Tigers from 1951 to 1953. He played two key positions: linebacker and center. A linebacker is a defensive player who stops the other team. A center is an offensive player who snaps the ball to the quarterback.
Becoming a Coach
After his time as a player, Jones began his coaching journey. He started as an assistant coach at his old university, LSU. He coached there from 1958 to 1961. Later, he worked as an assistant coach at other big universities. These included the University of Tennessee and the University of Kansas.
Head Coach at Florida State
Larry Jones got his first chance to be a head coach at Florida State University. He led the Florida State Seminoles football team for three seasons. This was from 1971 to 1973.
Florida State's Performance Under Jones
In his first year, 1971, Florida State had a good season. They won 8 games and lost 4. They even played in a bowl game called the Fiesta Bowl. In 1972, the team continued to do well, winning 7 games and losing 4. However, the 1973 season was tough. The team did not win any games that year, finishing with 0 wins and 11 losses. Overall, as head coach at Florida State, Larry Jones had a record of 15 wins and 19 losses.
