Former Jet QB, J.J. Jones Dies in Fire
Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Bassett
Sadly, a former Jet from the 1970s, JJ Jones was killed in a suspicious fire in his home in Washington State. Jones and his roomate were both killed in the blaze. Police have detained and are questioning a a nephew of Jones’ roomate, a 23 year old with a history of mental illness.
Jones was one of the very first African American QBs in the NFL, playing as the third stringer during the days of Joe Namath. Jones was a pioneer in the league, and we wish his family our sincerest condolences in this time.
[J.J. Jones Bio at NewYorkJets.com]
[Former NFL Player Among Dead in Suspicious House Fire - Q13 Fox]
He was before my time, but rest in peace.
In his bio, which was lifted from the 1975 Jets Yearbook, it says he “threw for four TOPs in his 3 pre-season games”. Anyone know what that means? Is it just touchdown passes?
typo, maybe.
RIP J.J. Jones
He lived just blocks from my home in University Place, WA and yet I never knew the man personally. My father and husband remember him. I do feel a sense of loss however as this is just too tragic and shameful incident! A good prosecution is what is really needed; but he’ll probably get off on mental illness. Always remember JJ.
that rlly sucks RIP man
I remember him. Vaguely, but I do.
How horrific.
R.I.P., J.J.
I saw him start on MNF in 1975 versus the Chargers. Ken Shipp benched Joe Namath for breaking curfew. The only Joe was ever benched. The Chargers QB a was very young Dan Fouts. Joe was inserted in the 2nd quarter. The tickets to this game were my birthday present for turning 11.
Old Joe fan