Tony Jones (offensive tackle) facts for kids
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| Position: | Tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | May 24, 1966 Royston, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Died: | January 22, 2021 (aged 54) Suwanee, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 291 lb (132 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Carnesville (GA) Franklin Co. | ||||||
| College: | Western Carolina | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1988 | ||||||
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Tony Edward Jones Sr. (born May 24, 1966 – died January 22, 2021) was an American professional football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for many years. Tony Jones was a key player for the Denver Broncos, helping them win two Super Bowl championships. He was also honored in the Franklin County Sports Hall of Fame.
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Who Was Tony Jones?
Tony Jones was a talented football player. He played in the NFL from 1988 to 2000. His main job was to protect his team's quarterback. He also helped the running backs gain yards. This position is called an offensive tackle.
Early Life and College Years
Tony Jones was born in Royston, Georgia. He went to high school at Carnesville (GA) Franklin Co. After high school, he played college football. He played for Western Carolina University. He worked hard to become a strong player.
Playing in the NFL
Tony Jones joined the NFL in 1988. He was not chosen in the draft. This means he was an "undrafted" player. But he still made it to the big leagues!
He played for three different teams:
- The Cleveland Browns from 1988 to 1995.
- The Baltimore Ravens in 1996.
- The Denver Broncos from 1997 to 2000.
What Were His Biggest Achievements?
Tony Jones had a very successful career. He played in 184 games and started 174 of them. This shows how important he was to his teams.
- Super Bowl Champion: He won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos. These were Super Bowl XXXII and Super Bowl XXXIII. Winning a Super Bowl is a huge achievement in football.
- All-Pro Team: In 1994, he was named to the Second-team All-Pro list. This means he was one of the best players in his position.
- Pro Bowl: He was also chosen for the Pro Bowl in 1998. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL.
Family and Legacy
Tony Jones had a cousin named DeMario Mayfield. DeMario is also a professional athlete. He plays basketball.
Tony Jones passed away on January 22, 2021. He was 54 years old. He is remembered as a strong and dedicated football player.
