Brian Jones (Canadian football linebacker)

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Brian Jones
Born:1950 (age 7172)
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status National
Position(s) LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
University Alberta
CFL Draft 1973 / Round: 7 / Pick: 56
Drafted by Edmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
1975 Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1975)

Brian Jones (born c. 1950) is a retired Canadian football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos. [1] He played college football at the University of Alberta.

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References

  1. "Brian Jones football statistics on StatsCrew.com".