About Tom Jones
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 89–90). Tom Jones was an American athlete and head coach.
John Tom Jones (December 6, 1923 – July 14, 2014) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Troy State University—now known as Troy University—from 1972 to 1973, compiling a record of 11–7–2. He was also the athletic director at Troy State from 1972 to 1974. Jones was hired at Troy State after coaching the freshman football team at Auburn University for six seasons.
Jones was a native of Tallassee, Alabama. He played high school football for coach J. E. "Hot" O'Brien and was part of the Tallassee Tigers' legendary 57-game unbeaten streak (56 wins, 1 tie).
He died at his home in Lowndesboro, Alabama on July 14, 2014, at the age of 90.
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Who was Tom Jones?
American football player and coach
When was Tom Jones born?
Tom Jones was born in 1924.
When did Tom Jones die?
Tom Jones died on 14 July 2014 in Lowndesboro.
What was Tom Jones's occupation?
Tom Jones was an athlete and head coach.
What nationality was Tom Jones?
Tom Jones was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Jones. https://biography.guide/tom-jones-athlete/
MLA: "Tom Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-jones-athlete/.
Chicago: "Tom Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-jones-athlete/.
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