About J. J. Jones
Lived 1952 – 2009 (aged 57). J. J. Jones was an American american football player.
John Eddie "J. J." Jones (April 16, 1952 – July 9, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 1975, the team's first African-American quarterback. He also played with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1976 to 1977. He played college football for the Fisk Bulldogs.
He had three children.
Jones died in a house fire in 2009.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J. J. Jones?
American football player (1952-2009)
When was J. J. Jones born?
J. J. Jones was born on 16 April 1952 in Memphis.
When did J. J. Jones die?
J. J. Jones died on 9 July 2009 in Seattle.
What was J. J. Jones's occupation?
J. J. Jones was an american football player.
What nationality was J. J. Jones?
J. J. Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: J. J. Jones (quarterback)
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