Jerry Jones (American football, born 1944)

Gerald Robert Jones (February 14, 1944 – December 12, 2011) was a former American football player. He played for the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Bowling Green State University.^[1]

Jerry Jones

No. 78
Position:	Tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1944-02-14)February 14, 1944 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Died:	December 4, 2011(2011-12-04) (aged 67) Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	Dayton (OH) Dunbar
College:	Bowling Green
NFL draft:	1966: 2nd round, 32nd pick
AFL draft:	1966: 7th round, 53rd pick
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (1966) New Orleans Saints (1967–1969)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jerry was a graduate of Dunbar High School, class of 1962. He received a Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University in 1966.

After his football career, Jerry served as Sergeant-at-Arms in the Ohio House of Representatives. He then taught in Dayton Public Schools until his retirement.

At age 67, Jerry died on 4 December 2011 at his residence.^[2]