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Former Jet QB, J.J. Jones Dies in Fire

by Bassett on July 9th, 2009 at 7:03 pm

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]

6 Responses to Former Jet QB, J.J. Jones Dies in Fire

  1. avatar Bent says:

    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?

  2. avatar CA88FAN says:

    typo, maybe.

    RIP J.J. Jones

  3. avatar AMMiller says:

    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.

  4. avatar Zachattack99999 says:

    that rlly sucks RIP man

  5. avatar miketaliaferro says:

    I remember him. Vaguely, but I do.

    How horrific.

    R.I.P., J.J.

  6. avatar Michael says:

    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