Larry Jones
No. 21
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1951-03-04) March 4, 1951 (age 73)
Lemoore, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:Lemoore (CA)
College:Truman State
NFL draft:1974 / Round: 15 / Pick: 367
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:8
Receiving yards:109
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Lawrence Allen Jones (born March 4, 1951) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, and the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State), where he was also an All-American in track and field.

College career

In 1972, Jones won the national championships in the 440 year run.[1] In 1974, Jones had the world's fastest time in the 440, at 45.2 seconds.[2]

In 1985, Jones was inducted into the Truman State athletic hall of fame.[3]

NFL Career

Jones was drafted in the 15th round of the 1974 draft by the New York Giants.[2] He was released by the Giants before the season started and signed by the Washington Redskins. In the 1974 season, Jones returned 100 kicks, including a 52-yard return for a touchdown.[4]

Before the 1978 season, Washington traded Jones to the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers released Jones after 10 games. Jones subsequently signed with the Giants.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Truman Athletics Hall Of Fame to enshrine two national teams". Kirksville Daily Express. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Amdur, Neil (4 June 1974). "Giants' 440 Man Caught In Dispute". New York Times. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Larance Jones". Truman Bulldogs. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Giants Re‐Sign Speedy Jones". New York Times. 27 December 1978. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
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