About Steve Jones
Lived 1942 – 2017 (aged 75). Steve Jones was an American basketball player and sports commentator.
Stephen Howard "Snapper" Jones Sr. (October 17, 1942 – November 25, 2017) was an American basketball player in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA), and later a television analyst. He was a three-time ABA All-Star. Jones' brother Nick also played in the ABA and NBA. During his time in the ABA, Jones picked up the moniker "Snapper" but he never revealed how it came to be. His older brother Roman had died earlier the same week. He was survived by his younger brother, Nick Jones, his mother and sisters, his wife Carol, two daughters, and a son, Steve Jones Jr.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Steve Jones?
American basketball player (1942–2017)
When was Steve Jones born?
Steve Jones was born on 17 October 1942 in Alexandria.
When did Steve Jones die?
Steve Jones died on 25 November 2017 in Houston.
What was Steve Jones's occupation?
Steve Jones was a basketball player and sports commentator.
What nationality was Steve Jones?
Steve Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve "Snapper" Jones
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Jones. https://biography.guide/steve-jones-basketball-player/
MLA: "Steve Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-jones-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Steve Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-jones-basketball-player/.
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