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Texas Southern Hall of Fame

Homer Jones

  • Class
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Football and track & field standout at TSU from 1959-62… member of the 1962 USA Track team…versatile player at both wide receiver and halfback as he led TSU in rushing in 1961 while also leading the team in receiving yards in 1960 and 1961…TSU won 24 games during his career as he played under head coach Alexander Durley…two-time pro bowler as his 4,845 receiving yards are the fifth most, and his 35 receiving touchdowns is still tied for the fifth most in New York Giants history…also credited as the father of modern touchdown celebrations as he was the first to spike the ball to the ground after a touchdown.
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