Homer Jones (American football)

Receptions:	224
Receiving yards:	4,986
Receiving touchdowns:	36

Homer Jones
	Jones, circa 1970
No. 45, 85
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	February 18, 1941; Pittsburg, Texas, U.S.
Died:	June 14, 2023 (aged 82); Pittsburg, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College:	Texas Southern
NFL draft:	1963 / Round: 20 / Pick: 278
Career history
	Houston Oilers (1963)*; New York Giants (1964–1969); Cleveland Browns (1970);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	2× Pro Bowl (1967, 1968); Second-team All-Pro (1967); NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1967); NFL record Career yards per reception: 22.3;
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	224
Receiving yards:	4,986
Receiving touchdowns:	36
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Homer Carroll Jones (February 18, 1941 – June 14, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants (1964–1969) and Cleveland Browns (1970). During his career, he was known for his considerable size and speed. Jones is credited with having invented the "spike" touchdown celebration.

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