1933 - 2021
Sam Jones American Basketball
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American Basketballer Sam Jones was born Samuel Jones on 24th June, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA and passed away on 30th Dec 2021 aged 88. He is most remembered for Boston Celtics. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Sam Jones is a member of the following lists: 1933 births, Basketball players from North Carolina and National Basketball Association players with retired numbers.
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Details
First Name |
Samuel
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Last Name |
Jones
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Full Name at Birth |
Samuel Jones
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Alternative Name |
Sam, Samuel Jones, Sam Jones
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Birthday |
24th June, 1933
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Birthplace |
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Died |
30th December, 2021
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Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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Weight |
198lbs (90 kg)
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Build |
Athletic
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Eye Color |
Black
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Laurinburg Institute in Laurinburg, North Carolina
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University |
North Carolina Central University
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Occupation Text |
Basketball Player
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Occupation |
Basketball
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Basketball Position |
Guard
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NBA First Game Date |
22nd October, 1957
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Draft |
Boston Celtics, 1st round (8th pick, 8th overall), 1957 NBA Draft
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Hall of Fame |
Inducted as Player in 1984
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Claim to Fame |
Boston Celtics
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Samuel Jones (June 24, 1933 – December 30, 2021) was an American professional basketball player and shooting guard. During his playing career, he was known for his quickness and game-winning shots, especially during the NBA playoffs. He has the second most NBA championships of any player (10), behind his teammate Bill Russell (11). He was also one of only three Boston Celtics (along with teammates Bill Russell and K. C. Jones) to be part of the Celtics' eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct 13, 2019, in Detroit, Michigan.