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Edward Lee Jones (born February 23, 1951), 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) for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). In 1979, he left football to attempt a career in professional ...
Waters was selected by the Dallas Cowboys as a defensive back in the third round (66th overall) of the 1970 NFL draft.Although he was nearly released during training camp, his conversion was successful, and he became the backup to Cliff Harris at free safety as a rookie in 1970.
He also developed into an emotional player and fierce competitor, so much so, that he was nicknamed "Too Mean". By his third year in 1975 , he was a full-time starter. The NFL didn't start recognizing quarterback sacks as an official stat until 1982 ; however, the Cowboys have their own records, dating back before the 1982 season .
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1974: Ed Jones. Net worth: Unknown Standing 6-foot-9 and weighing more than 270 pounds, Ed “Too Tall” Jones shocked the football world when he announced his retirement in 1979.
English: Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Harvey Martin present President Gerald R. Ford with a football jersey at the Texas Stadium Club, April 9, 1976.
The Detroit Lions' injury woes on defense continued Sunday, with the team losing two cornerbacks in the first half of their 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills.Carlton Davis III and Khalil Dorsey were ...
The 1989 season was the final NFL season for the legendary Ed "Too Tall" Jones and longtime offensive lineman Tom Rafferty. The Cowboys’ futility matched that of the 1980 New Orleans Saints as they became the second NFL team to end a season at 1–15.