Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Sam Jones:

  • Full Name: Samuel Jones
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Passed away at age 88 (Born on June 24, 1933 – Died on December 30, 2021)
  • Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
  • Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 24 (with the Boston Celtics)
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Laurinburg Institute in Laurinburg, North Carolina
  • College: North Carolina Central University
  • NBA Draft: 1957 NBA Draft, 1st round, 8th overall pick by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1957–1969)
  • Championship Rings: 10 NBA Championships (1959–1966, 1968, 1969) with the Boston Celtics
  • Kids: Information on children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely publicized

Sam Jones is remembered as one of the greatest clutch players in NBA history, known for his incredible shooting ability and success with the Boston Celtics. His 10 NBA championships rank second only to his teammate Bill Russell, and he was a key part of the Celtics’ dynasty during the late 1950s and 1960s.