“Dub” Jones • 1944 • Halfback
Halfback William “Dub” Jones made his mark on the football field at Tulane after transferring from LSU. Jones earned All-America recognition in 1944 as he rushed for 700 yards and four touchdowns. A first-round selection of the Chicago Cardinals in 1946, Jones went on to a 10-year professional career, spending eight of those seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Jones, a native of Ruston, is a member of the Louisiana, Greater New Orleans and Tulane sports halls of fame. |
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