Art Jones (American football), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Art Jones (American football)

American football player

Date of Birth: 13-Jun-1919

Place of Birth: Farmville, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 29-Aug-1995

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Art Jones (American football)

  • Arthur Edward Jones, Jr.
  • (June 13, 1919 — August 29, 1995) was a professional American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
  • He played two seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1941, 1945).
  • After playing college football for Richmond, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (11th overall) of the 1941 NFL Draft.
  • His rights were transferred to the Steelers due to the events later referred to as the Pennsylvania Polka.
  • He served in World War II for the United States Navy before rejoining the Steelers in 1945.
  • He played for the Richmond Rebels of the Dixie League in 1946. In 1975, Jones was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

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