Jones was first introduced to the pool tables at the age of 17, while he was working as a pizza delivery man in Houston, Texas. He then went on to quit his delivery job and got a job at a games room, in order to be able to play pool for free.[3]
After playing pool with friends for many years, Jones began competing in amateur tournaments around the United States.[4]
In 1997, Jones won the BCA National 8-Ball Masters, finishing as runner-up the previous year.[3] In 2008 he won the BCA 9-Ball Open.[3]
Professional career
Jones commentating at 2021 US Open
In 1994, he decided to go professional and toured all but 2 of the 50 states in the United States. In 1998, he won the U.S. Open One-Pocket Championship, and in 2003, he won the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship.[5]
In January 2018, Jeremy Jones was inducted into the One Pocket Hall of Fame for his Outstanding Contribution to the Legacy of One Pocket.[6]
Jones was a commentator at the Matchroom Multi Sport 2021 US Open in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He also competed in the event. Jones has been captain of Team USA for the Mosconi Cup in 2020 and 2021. He was vice captain for Team USA at the Mosconi Cup in 2019.
United States
