John Jones (born March 12, 1943) is an American former professional

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player. A 6'7"

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from

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, Jones played one season ( 1967-68) in the

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as a member of the Boston Celtics. He averaged 4.2 points per game and won an NBA Championship ring when the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the

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. He later played for the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association.

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* 1943 births Living people Allentown Jets players American men's basketball players Basketball players from Washington, D.C. Boston Celtics players Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles men's basketball players DeMatha Catholic High School alumni Kentucky Colonels players Milwaukee Bucks expansion draft picks Small forwards Undrafted National Basketball Association players Wilkes-Barre Barons players {{Louisville-stub