Homer Jones (American football)
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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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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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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) | ||||||
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College: | Texas Southern | ||||||
NFL draft: | 1963 / Round: 20 / Pick: 278 | ||||||
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