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Sam Jones(1933-2021)

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Samuel Jones (born June 24, 1933) is an American retired professional basketball player at shooting guard. He was known for his quickness and game-winning shots, especially during the NBA Playoffs. He has the second most NBA championships of any player (10), behind his teammate Bill Russell (11). He was also one of only 3 Boston Celtics (along with teammates Bill Russell and K.C. Jones) to be part of the Celtics's 8 consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
BornJune 24, 1933
DiedDecember 30, 2021(88)
BornJune 24, 1933
DiedDecember 30, 2021(88)
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Known for

William Demarest, Don Grady, Barry Livingston, Stanley Livingston, and Fred MacMurray in My Three Sons (1960)
My Three Sons
7.1
TV Series
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Red Auerbach in The 1965 NBA Finals (1965)
The 1965 NBA Finals
TV Mini Series
  • Self
The 1966 NBA Finals (1966)
The 1966 NBA Finals
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Boston Celtics Shooting Guard
1968 NBA All-Star Game (1968)
1968 NBA All-Star Game
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1968

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  • William Demarest, Don Grady, Barry Livingston, Stanley Livingston, and Fred MacMurray in My Three Sons (1960)
    My Three Sons
    7.1
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    • technical advisor
    • 1968

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  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • June 24, 1933
    • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • December 30, 2021
    • Florida, USA
  • Spouses
      Gladys Chavis Jones1957 - January 8, 2018 (her death, 5 children)
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