Sherman Jones
| Sherman Jones | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 10, 1935 Winton, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: February 21, 2007 (aged 72) Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 2, 1960, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 9, 1962, for the New York Mets | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–6 |
| Earned run average | 4.73 |
| Innings pitched | 1101⁄3 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sherman Jones | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office 1993–2000 | |
| Preceded by | John Strick |
| Succeeded by | David Haley |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| In office 1989–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democrat[1] |
Sherman Jarvis Jones (February 10, 1935 – February 21, 2007), nicknamed "Roadblock",[2] was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who went on to a career in Kansas politics. He was listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and 205 pounds (93 kg).
Baseball career
Born in
Later life and politics
After leaving baseball, he served in the Kansas City Police Department for 22 years. Jones was later elected to the Kansas Legislature from Wyandotte County, serving in the House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992 and in the Senate from 1993 to 2000.
Personal life
Jones married Amelia Buchanan on December 16, 1956.[1] He died at age 72 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
References
- ^ a b "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Jones, Sherman". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ Sports of The Times; Roadblock Jones Wins One
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet, or Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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