Education
He finished sixth in voting for the 1966 Heisman Award, the Michigan State Spartans second year in a row as national champions.
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Clinton Jones
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College After his graduation from Cathedral Latin School in Cleveland, Ohio, Jones spent his college years at Michigan State University. NFL Jones was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1967 NFL Draft. The pick used to draft Jones was one received by the Vikings from the New York Giants in exchange for the quarterback Fran Tarkenton.
Jones spent six seasons, 1967 to 1972, with Minnesota before moving on to the San Diego Chargers for one last season in 1973. and National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll.
On January 9th, 2015 Jones was named to the College Football Hall Of Fame. His professional career highs were:
675 yards 1971
180 carries 1971
9 touchdowns 1970.
Membership
Clint Jones is a member of The Pigskin Club Of Washington, District of Columbia
