Dub Jones, who starred for the Cleveland Browns and once scored six touchdowns in a game, died at the age of 99 in Ruston, LA,
Dub Jones, a Browns Legend who shares the NFL record for touchdowns scored in a single game, has passed away at the age of 99.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 2, 2024
Yesterday we lost another Tulane legend.
All-American William “Dub” Jones’ legacy will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/vZmFSmopYj
— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) November 3, 2024
Per Tigerrag.com:
Former LSU wide receiver Ben Jones (1972-74), one of four of Jones sons who played college football including former LSU quarterback Bert Jones (1970-72), told Tiger Rag Saturday that his father had passed away with his wife Shumpert of 78 years and other family with him at their Ruston home, where they lived since 1952.
Jones’ scored four rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns in a 42-21 win over te Bears in 1951, becoming the second player in NFL history to score six touchdowns in a game.
As a matter of coincidence Dub Jones was a second overall pick out of Tulane. His son, Bert, went on to be a second overall pick out of LSU by the Baltimore Colts.
It has been a difficult time for the Browns and their loyal fans as beloved broadcaster Jim Donovan died recently. The team is paying tribute to Donovan with decals on their helmets.
Continuing to honor the legend 🧡 pic.twitter.com/CKNkRowNLt
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 3, 2024