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Sam Jones

American basketball player

Died when: 88 years 189 days (1062 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Sam Jones

Samuel Jones (June 24, 1933 – December 30, 2021) was an American professional basketball player who was a shooting guard for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

A five-time NBA All-Star, he was known for his quickness and game-winning shots, especially during the NBA playoffs.Jones has the second most NBA championships of any player (10), behind only his teammate Bill Russell (11).

He was also one of only three Celtics (along with teammates Russell and K.C.Jones) to be part of each of the Celtics' eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966.

Jones is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.


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