Sherman Jones facts for kids
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| Born: February 10, 1935 Winton, North Carolina |
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| Died: February 21, 2007 (aged 72) Kansas City, Kansas |
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| August 2, 1960, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| September 9, 1962, for the New York Mets | |||
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| Win–loss record | 2–6 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.73 | ||
| Innings pitched | 1101⁄3 | ||
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Sherman Jones
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| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 4th district |
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| In office 1993–2000 |
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| Preceded by | John Strick |
| Succeeded by | David Haley |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 35th district |
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| In office 1989–1992 |
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| Political party | Democratic |
Sherman Jarvis Jones (born February 10, 1935 – died February 21, 2007) was an American athlete and politician. People called him "Roadblock." He was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. After his baseball career, he became a police officer. Later, he served in the Kansas state government. He was quite tall at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and weighed 205 pounds (93 kg).
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Sherman Jones: A Baseball Player
Sherman Jones was born in Winton, North Carolina. He played professional baseball from 1960 to 1962. He played for three different teams: the San Francisco Giants, the Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Mets.
Playing in the World Series
In 1961, Sherman Jones played in Game 5 of the 1961 World Series. He was pitching for the Cincinnati Reds against the New York Yankees. He faced two Yankees players, Clete Boyer and Bud Daley, and got them both out. This was a big moment in his career.
Baseball Stats
During his time in Major League Baseball, Jones had 2 wins and 6 losses. He also had 4 saves and 53 strikeouts. His earned run average (ERA) was 4.73. He played in 48 games. His professional baseball career lasted 12 years in total, from 1953 to 1958 and then from 1960 to 1965. Besides the major leagues, he also played in the minor leagues and in Venezuela.
Life After Baseball: A Career in Politics
After leaving baseball, Sherman Jones joined the Kansas City Police Department. He worked as a police officer for 22 years.
Serving in the Kansas Government
Later, Jones decided to enter politics. He was elected to the Kansas Legislature from Wyandotte County. He served in the House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992. After that, he served in the Senate from 1993 to 2000. As a politician, he helped make laws for the state of Kansas.
Sherman Jones's Family Life
Sherman Jones married Amelia Buchanan on December 16, 1956. He passed away at the age of 72. He died at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
