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Harry Jones (American football)

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Harry Jones
No. 23
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1945-07-25)July 25, 1945
Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
Died:December 11, 2016(2016-12-11) (aged 71)
Springfield, Arkansas, U.S.
Career information
College:Arkansas
NFL draft:1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts-yards:44-85
Receptions-yards:9-131
Touchdowns:0
Player stats at PFR

Harry Lee Jones (July 25, 1945 – December 11, 2016) was an American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was a first-round selection (19th overall pick) by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft, and played from 1967 to 1970 for the Eagles. He played college football at Arkansas.

Playing career[edit]

College[edit]

Jones played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. In 1965, Jones set a then-school record for rushing yards in a game with 293 yards. He also led the nation in yards per rush in 1965. In 1966, he was an All-American.[2]

Professional[edit]

Philadelphia Eagles[edit]

Jones was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round (19th overall) of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft. He was signed by the team on July 6, 1967.[3] He was waived on August 2, 1971.[4] Jones tried to make the team again in the 1972 training camp, but was cut on August 8.[5] He played running back, wide receiver and defensive end for the Eagles during his career.

Coaching career[edit]

University of Pittsburgh[edit]

Jones was hired by the Pittsburgh Panthers as an assistant football coach under Johnny Majors on January 21, 1973.[6] In 1975, Jones coached future College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Harry Jones | Local Obituaries | tulsaworld.com". 14 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b Franke, Russ (October 21, 1975). "Piit's Jones: Easy Rider". Pittsburgh Press. p. 21. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
  3. ^ "Halfback Jones Signs With Eagles". Reading Eagle. Philadelphia. Associated Press. July 7, 1967. p. 18. Retrieved 2010-03-21. The Philadelphia Eagles have signed their No. 1 draft choice, Arkanrunning back Harry Jones, according to Coach Joe Kuharich.
  4. ^ "Csonka And Kiick Practice–But Don't Sign". St. Petersburg Times. August 3, 1971. p. 3-G. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
  5. ^ "Jim Nance". Reading Eagle. August 10, 1972. p. 58. Retrieved 2010-03-21. Three Eagles placed on waivers Tuesday were identified as Harry Jones, tight end; Hank Autry, center, and Benson Rhoads, defensive back. Jones was the No. 1 draft pick in 1967, an All-American halfback at Arkansas. Crippling injuries, including his left knee, kept Jones from making it big as a pro. This year he was switched to defensive end.
  6. ^ "Pittsburgh Hires New Grid Coach". Victoria Advocate. Pittsburgh. Associated Press. January 22, 1973. Retrieved 2010-03-21.[permanent dead link]
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