Saturday, May 23, 2015

1974 Rookie Profile: Larry Jones

Wide Receiver- Kick Returner
15th Round
Northeast Missouri State
"Jones is a burner who doubled as a flanker and kick return specialist. The NCAA College Division 440-yard champion with a 45.3 clocking, he's done 4.5 in the 40 and 9.4 in the 100.
Out of action in 1972 with a knee injury, he came back in 1973 to catch 22 passes for 500 yards and a 22.7 average. Larry returned 22 kickoffs for 587 yards, a 26.9 average and two touchdowns, and hauled back 17 punts for 234 yards and another touchdown.
Born in Lemoore, California, Larry lives in Kirkville, Missouri."

-1974 New York Giants Media Guide

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