Edward Lee Jones (born ), commonly known as Ed " Too Tall " Jones due to his height, is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 15 seasons (1974–1978, 1980–1989) with the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL).
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Ed "Too Tall" Jones was intimidating in size and a dominant football player who appeared in three Super Bowls. This is his story.
Standing six-feet, nine-inches tall, defensive lineman Ed “ Too Tall ” Jones came by his nickname honestly. As a boy he dreamed of becoming a basketball player, and as an adult he spent a year pursuing a career in boxing.
Ed (Too Tall) Jones is best known for playing 15 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Jones, a defensive end, was considered one of the most dominant defensive players of his era and had a career sack total of 106.
A 6’9” defensive end from Tennessee State University, Ed “Too Tall” Jones gained national attention in 1974 when the Dallas Cowboys selected him as the first pick in the NFL draft.
Ed 'Too Tall' Jones. Actor: The Wedding Ringer. Edward Lee Jones was born in Jackson, Tennessee. He graduated from Merry High School in Jackson and attended Tennessee State University. Jones was the number one draft choice of the NFL in 1974.
Ed “Too Tall” Jones is one of the most recognizable Dallas Cowboys players in the club’s storied history for his size, his name, and his performance on the field. He’s also remembered for his sudden retirement in 1979 to take up boxing before returning to football a year later.