Willie Jones (defensive lineman, born 1942)

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Willie Jones
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Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1942-05-28) May 28, 1942 (age 82)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: McKinley
(Marion, Arkansas)
College: Kansas State
NFL draft: 1966  / round: 18 / pick: 271
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Willie Lee Jones (born May 28, 1942) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played four seasons with the Houston Oilers and Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Kansas State and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 18th round of the 1966 NFL draft. [1] He was also a member of the Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer of the World Football League. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Willie Jones". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Willie Jones NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Willie Jones". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
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