Ed "Too Tall" Jones
American football player and boxer
American football player and boxer
Athletes & Sports Figures
United States
A professional football player and boxer, achieved prominence as a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). Played a key role in the Cowboys' Super Bowl XII victory in 1978. Transitioned to boxing after football, compiling a professional record of 6 wins and 0 losses. Proved to be a notable athlete in both sports.
Played for the Dallas Cowboys
Won Super Bowl XII
Played Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1971. Primarily known for playing as a second baseman and shortstop. Played for teams including the New York Mets, Houston Astros, and Atlanta Braves. Achieved recognition for leading the National League in hit by pitches in 1968 and 1969. Selected as an All-Star in 1964, representing the National League.
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Continue ReadingPlayed college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and was part of the team during its early years of prominence in the NCAA. After college, played professionally in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for the San Diego Rockets. Later transitioned into coaching, contributing to youth basketball development programs and mentoring aspiring players.
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