Tyrone Jones
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| Tyrone Jones | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | August 3, 1961 |
| Place of birth: | St. Mary's, Georgia, United States |
| Date of death: | June 10, 2008 (aged 46) |
| Place of death: | Brunswick, Georgia |
| Career information | |
| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | LB |
| College: | Southern University |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1983-1987, 1989-1991 1988 1992 1993 |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Phoenix Cardinals (NFL) Saskatchewan Roughriders British Columbia Lions |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| CFL All-Star: | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Tyrone Jones (August 3, 1961 – June 10, 2008) was an American star[1] linebacker in the Canadian Football League.
Born in St. Mary's, Georgia, Jones played his college football at Southern University. He started his 9-year CFL career in 1983, eventually playing eight seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1983 to 1987 and 1989 to 1991), one with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1992) and one with the B.C. Lions (1993). Though not drafted by the NFL, he tried out with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1988, playing one game for them.
He was a four-time CFL and five-time division All-Star. He still holds the Winnipeg career sack record (98) along with Grey Cup records for most sacks in a game (four) and most career Grey Cup sacks (five). He won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 1985 and was on winning Grey Cup teams in 1984 and 1990 (winning the Grey Cup Most Valuable Player in 1984).[1][2]
Jones was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer (a teratoma) in August 2005 and fought the disease[3][4] for nearly three years, dying on June 10, 2008 at the age of 46.[2] Jones is survived by his three sons.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Maki, Allan. "Former CFL star Jones, 46, dies of cancer", Globe and Mail, 2008-06-11. Retrieved on 2008-06-11.
- ^ a b Friesen, Paul. "Milked life to the Max", Winnipeg Sun, 2008-06-11. Retrieved on 2008-06-11.
- ^ Maki: Jones returns to say goodbye, The Globe and Mail, November 16, 2006
- ^ Maki, Allan. "Tyrone Jones takes a downturn", The Globe and Mail, 2008-04-03.
- ^ "Former CFL, Southern linebacker Tyrone Jones dies at 46", Associated Press, 2008-06-10. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
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| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jones, Tyrone |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American footballer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 3, 1961 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | St. Mary's, Georgia |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 10, 2008 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Brunswick, Georgia |
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