About Tom Jones
Lived 1931 – 1978 (aged 47). Tom Jones was an American american football player.
Thomas Lee Jones (June 22, 1931 – August 28, 1978) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in the CFL for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with Ottawa in 1960. He played college football at Kentucky State University and Miami University and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1954 NFL draft (Round 9, #108 overall). He played two games for them in 1955.
Jones was also an All-American shot putter for the Miami RedHawks track and field team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Jones?
American and Canadian football player
When was Tom Jones born?
Tom Jones was born on 22 June 1931 in Cincinnati.
When did Tom Jones die?
Tom Jones died on 28 August 1978 in Muskoka District Municipality.
What was Tom Jones's occupation?
Tom Jones was an american football player.
What nationality was Tom Jones?
Tom Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Jones (gridiron football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Jones. https://biography.guide/tom-jones-american-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-jones-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-jones-american-football-player/.
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