The world of football is mourning the death of former New York Giants wide receiver Homer Jones, who famously was the first player to 'spike' the football after a touchdown. Jones died Wednesday, at the age of 82 after a battle with lung cancer. Jones is survived by his six children.
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 2000: New York Giants football player, Homer Jones. The world of football is mourning the death of former New York Giants wide receiver Homer Jones, who famously was the first player to “spike” the football after a touchdown. Jones died Wednesday, at the age of 82 after a battle with lung cancer. Jones is survived by his six children.
Jones played college football and ran track at Texas Southern University and was drafted as the 278th pick in 1963 by the Houston Oilers, but was cut after suffering a knee injury. Jones went on to play seven years in the NFL, and played his best ball as wide receiver for the Giants from 1964-69. Jones retired in 1971 after a season with the Cleveland Browns.The two-time Pro Bowler first spiked the football on Oct.
At the time, stars like Frank Gifford and Paul Hornung would celebrate touchdowns by throwing the ball into the stands, but after a 1965 rule stated players would be fined $500 for doing so, Jones instead decided to throw the ball into the ground. He called the celebration a “spike.”• Led NFL in Receiving Touchdowns
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