Gomer Jones

American football player, coach, and administrator

Born: February 26, 1914 · Died: March 21, 1971

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Known for

American football player, coach, and administrator (1914–1971)

Major work

Gomer Thomas Jones was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator.

Who was Gomer Jones?

Gomer Thomas Jones (February 26, 1914 – March 21, 1971) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He played college football as a center at Ohio State University from 1933 to 1935. After serving as an assistant coach for 17 years under Bud Wilkinson at the University of Oklahoma, Jones helmed the Sooners for two seasons in 1964 and 1965, compiling a record of 9–11–1.

Historical significance

Jones was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1978. He was also the athletic director at Oklahoma from 1964 until his death in 1971.

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