About Emory D. Jones
Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 79–80). Emory D. Jones was a businessperson.
Emory Daniel Jones (April 7, 1897 – September 15, 1977) was an American sports promoter who was the manager of the St. Louis Arena for 35 years. He also managed the Forest Park Highlands amusement park, which was owned by the St. Louis Arena Corporation. In 1952, Jones was elected president of the American Hockey League. He was reelected in June 1953, but two months later, the Flyers folded and Jones resigned as league president. From 1969 to 1974, Jones was the president of the Central Hockey League.
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American sports promoter
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Emory D. Jones was born in 1897.
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Emory D. Jones died in 1977.
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Emory D. Jones was a businessperson.
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