Caldwell Jones
American basketball player (1950–2014)
Biography
Caldwell "Pops" Jones Jr. (August 4, 1950 – September 21, 2014) was an American professional basketball player.
Jones was drafted out of Albany State College by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 14th pick in the 1973 NBA draft. He played three seasons in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), most extensively with the 76ers.
Jones led the ABA in blocked shots in the 1973–74 season, and played in the 1975 ABA All-Star Game. He shares (with Julius Keye) the ABA's all-time record for blocked shots in a game with 12.
Jones' brothers, Charles, Wil and Major all played at Albany State and in the NBA.
Jones played his final season at the age of 39, then the fifth-oldest NBA player ever. He finished with 10,241 points in 1,299 games in the NBA and ABA.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Spirits of St. Louis
- San Antonio Spurs
- Kentucky Colonels
- Houston Rockets
- San Diego Conquistadors
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Albany State Golden Rams men's basketball
Family
Quick answers about Caldwell Jones
- How old was Caldwell Jones?
- Caldwell Jones died on September 21, 2014 at the age of 64.
- When is Caldwell Jones's birthday?
- Caldwell Jones was born on August 4, 1950.
- Where was Caldwell Jones born?
- Caldwell Jones was born in McGehee.
- What is Caldwell Jones's zodiac sign?
- Caldwell Jones's zodiac sign is Leo.
- How tall is Caldwell Jones?
- Caldwell Jones is 2.11 m (6′11″) tall.
- What is Caldwell Jones's nationality?
- Caldwell Jones is a citizen of United States.
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- Caldwell Jones is known as basketball player, basketball coach.
