Ed "Too Tall" Jones News and Information
Inaugural Van Heusen Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan's Choice Class of 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Football fans from across the country have spoken. After nearly 1.5 million votes, the fans have selected Cris Carter, Charles Haley, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith for the inaugural Van Heusen Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan's Choice Class of 2010. The Fan's Choice Class of 2010 was announced live today on the NFL Network from Florida. As part of the campaign, Ed was interviewed by numerous radio and television stations at the 2010 Super Bowl Media Day in Miami, Florida. Ed has always been very honored that football fans have appreciated his hard work over the years. Read More...
Jones' Guest Speaker Appearance in Las Vegas, Nevada
Ed "Too Tall" Jones was the Keynote Guest Speaker for a large association recently in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ed is often asked to make keynote speeches to various groups, organizations, associations, and companies. His speech highlights topics such as teamwork, dedication, leadership, and commitment with stories from his Cowboys playing days under the legendary Coach Tom Landry. His speaking engagements often are followed by the audience to ask specific questions of Ed from his 15 year laying career. Ed was interviewed fo the following article discussing his speaking engagement in Las Vegas. Read More...
Ed "Too Tall" Jones Appears in Geico Insurance Commerical
Jones continues to be one of the most popular Dallas Cowboys' players of all-time for personal appearances and endorsements. Ed was selected to appear in the popular and widely viewed 2010 Geico Insurance television commercial asking the question "Is Ed Too Tall Jones really..."Too Tall?" If you would like to hire Ed for a company endorsement, as a motivational speaker, or for a personal appearance please contact Ed and he will respond immediately to you upon receiveiving your website request. Please click here to watch the 2010 Geico Insurance national television commercial Geico Insurance Commerical feauting Ed.
COWBOYS TOP 50 LIST - ED "TOO TALL" JONES NUMBER 26
Ed "Too Tall" Jones played in more games than anyone else in Cowboys history. Living up o his nickname, "Too Tall", with his 6-9 frame, Jones was an intimidating factor for the second version of the Cowboys' Doomsday Defense. He teamed up with Harvey Martin to form one of the top defensive-end duos in all of football.
Jones made three straight Pro Bowls from 1981-83 and led the team in sacks three different years, including 13 in 1985.
Having played with the Cowboys for 15 seasons, Jones is the only Cowboys player to be a teammate to both Bob Lilly and Troy Aikman. Read More...
Ed "Too Tall" Jones Sports Illustrated Cover (8-11-86)
