Ernie Jones (defensive back)
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| Date of birth | January 3, 1953 |
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| Place of birth | Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| US college | Miami (FL) |
| NFL draft | 1976 / Round: 5 / Pick: 153 |
| Drafted by | Seattle Seahawks |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1976 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 1977–1979 | New York Giants |
| Career stats | |
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Ernest Jones (born January 3, 1953) is a former professional
free safety during the 1977 preseason, but he was waived before the start of the 1977 season and signed by the Giants.[5][6][7] Jones was waived by the Giants during the 1980 preseason and was not picked up by any other team, ending his pro football career.[8][9][10] Giants' head coach Ray Perkins said of waiving Jones that Jones could no longer play "at a level of winning football" due to a foot injury he suffered during the 1979 season and added that "I recommended he retire. Getting waived was his choice. I know we spoke to nine teams and there was no interest."[8] According to Jones' roommate and fellow Giants' defensive back Beasley Reece, Jones spent the 1980 offseason working to regain his mobility but wasn't able to.[10]
Personal life
After his playing career, in 1987 he became a police officer for the Miami Dade Police Department retiring as a Sergeant in 2012. He has 2 kids (son & daughter) and 3 Grandchildren. Currently resides in Miami, FL
References
- ^ "Ernie Jones". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ Livingston, Howard (August 20, 1978). "Whirlwind rips through Giants' secondary". Poughkeepsie Journal. p. 8D. Retrieved 2022-10-18 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Luebker, Earl (April 9, 1976). "Seahawks decide offense can come out and play, too". News Tribune. p. 5. Retrieved 2022-10-18 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Dieffenbach, Leroy (July 2, 1976). "Kids will miss Ernie in summer activities". Boca Raton News. p. 8. Retrieved 2022-10-21 – via www.newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jones getting trial at free safety spot". Spokesman-Review. July 22, 1977. p. 15. Retrieved 2022-10-21 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "'Hawks cut six players". Bellingham Herald. September 14, 1977. p. 13. Retrieved 2022-10-18 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Heisman winners axed in final NFL cutdown". Chillicothe Gazette. September 15, 1977. p. 17. Retrieved 2022-10-18 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Kernan, Kevin (August 27, 1980). "Reece loses a friend while Giants lose experience". The News. p. 11. Retrieved 2022-10-18 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Marks, Ed (August 26, 1980). "Ernie Jones latest veteran to go". Daily Record. p. 16. Retrieved 2022-10-18 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Smith, Jim (August 27, 1980). "Giants' facelift purges Ernie Jones". Newsday. p. 97. Retrieved 2022-10-18 – via newspapers.com.
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