About Major Jones
Born 1953. Major Jones is an American basketball player.
Major James Brooks Jones (born July 9, 1953) is an American retired professional basketball player who played in the NBA and other leagues. Born in McGehee, Arkansas, he played college basketball for the Albany State Golden Rams.
He was drafted by the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1974 by the San Diego Conquistadors, and in 1976 by the National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers. Jones played for the Allentown Jets of the Eastern Basketball Association from 1976 to 1978. He was selected as the EBA Rookie of the Year in 1977 and named to the All-EBA Second Team in 1977 and 1978.
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Who is Major Jones?
American basketball player (born 1953)
When was Major Jones born?
Major Jones was born on 9 July 1953 in McGehee.
What is Major Jones's occupation?
Major Jones is a basketball player.
What nationality is Major Jones?
Major Jones is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Major Jones. https://biography.guide/major-jones/
MLA: "Major Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/major-jones/.
Chicago: "Major Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/major-jones/.
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