Larry Jones

Lawrence Allen Jones (born March 4, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, and the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the Truman Bulldogs (then Northeast Missouri State), where he was also an All-American in track and field.

College career

In 1972, Jones won the national championships in the 440 yards run. In 1974, Jones had the world's fastest time in the 440, at 45.2 seconds.

In 1985, Jones was inducted into the Truman State athletic hall of fame.

NFL career

Jones was selected 367th overall in the 15th round of the 1974 NFL draft by the New York Giants.

Before the 1978 season, Washington traded Jones to the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers released Jones after 10 games. Jones subsequently signed with the Giants.