Homer Jones (American football)

Homer Jones
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Jones, circa 1970
No. 45, 85
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:(1941-02-18)February 18, 1941
Pittsburg, Texas, U.S.
Died:June 14, 2023(2023-06-14) (aged 82)
Pittsburg, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College:Texas Southern
NFL draft:1963 / round: 20 / pick: 278
AFL draft:1962 / round: 24 / pick: 192[a]
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
NFL record
  • Career yards per reception: 22.3
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:224
Receiving yards:4,986
Receiving touchdowns:36
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Homer Carroll Jones (February 18, 1941 – June 14, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants (1964–1969) and Cleveland Browns (1970).[1] During his career, he was known for his considerable size and speed. Jones is credited with having invented the "spike" touchdown celebration.[2]


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  1. ^ Homer Jones. nfl.com
  2. ^ Swartz, Jimmy (June 27, 2021). "The Life And Career Of Homer Jones (Complete Story)". Browns Nation. Retrieved August 19, 2022.