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June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73

Compiled Oct 29

June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73
June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73 · Photo: The Associated Press

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June Jones died on Thursday at age 73

  1. 1980s
    Jones spends time with the Falcons, mostly as third-string quarterback
  2. 1987
    Jones joins Jerry Glanville and QB Warren Moon with the Houston Oilers
  3. 1991
    Jones joins Glanville with the Atlanta Falcons, then takes over as head coach after Glanville is fired
  4. after three years
    The Falcons fire Jones following one playoff trip with QB Jeff George
  5. 1999
    Jones returns to Hawaii after the Warriors had gone 0-12, leading a turnaround to a 9-4 season and Oahu Bowl win
  6. 2007
    Hawaii, led by QB Colt Brennan, goes 12-0 in the regular season and loses to Georgia 41-10 in the Sugar Bowl

“Coach Jones was a father figure, a mentor, and a visionary who revolutionized the game. He believed in a young kid from Hawaii and gave me the opportunity of a lifetime to run his offense.”

Timmy Chang

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