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Lou Jones (other)
Louis or Lou Jones may refer to: * Lou Jones (athlete) (1932–2006), American athlete *Louis B. Jones, American author and screenwriter * Louis Clayton Jones (1935–2006), African American international attorney and civil rights leader * Louis R. Jones (1895–1973), Marine Corps Major General during World War II * Lou Jones (rugby league) (1884–1924), Australian international rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s * Lou Jones (photographer) (born 1945), American photographer * Louis (Blues Boy) Jones (1931–1984), American R&B singer * Louis Jones Jr., convicted murderer * Louis Jones (footballer) (born 1998), English football goalkeeper See also *Grandpa Jones Louis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa Jones, was an American banjo player and Old-time music, old time/country music, country music singer. He was inducted as a member of the Country Musi ... (Louis Marshall Jones, 1913–1998), American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lou Jones (athlete)
Louis Woodard Jones (January 15, 1932 – February 3, 2006) was an American athlete. He won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Born in New Rochelle, New York, Jones graduated from Manhattan College in 1954. He won the 400 m at the 1955 Pan-American Games, where he set a new world record of 45.4. He was also a member of the gold medal-winning American 4 × 400 m relay team. Just four months before the Melbourne Olympics, Jones broke his own 400 m world record, clocking 45.2 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (also known as the Los Angeles Coliseum or L.A. Coliseum) is a multi-purpose stadium in the Exposition Park, Los Angeles, Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. Conceived as a hal ... in the US Olympic Trials, thus becoming a main favorite at this event in Melbourne. But in the Olympic 400 m final, Jones was off form, and managed to finish only in a disappointing fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Louis B
Louis may refer to: People * Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name * Louis (surname) * Louis (singer), Serbian singer Other uses * Louis (coin), a French coin * HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy See also * Derived terms * King Louis (other) * Saint Louis (other) * Louis Cruise Lines * Louis dressing, for salad * Louis Quinze, design style Associated terms * Lewis (other) * Louie (other) * Luis (other) * Louise (other) * Louisville (other) Associated names * * Chlodwig, the origin of the name Ludwig, which is translated to English as "Louis" * Ladislav and László - names sometimes erroneously associated with "Louis" * Ludovic, Ludwig, Ludwick, Ludwik Ludwik () is a Polish given name. Notable people with the name include: * Ludwik Czyżewski, Polish WWII general * Ludwik Fleck (1896–1961), Polish medical doctor and biologist * Ludwik Gintel (1899–1973), Polish- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Louis Clayton Jones
Louis Clayton Jones (November 13, 1935 – January 9, 2006) was an American international attorney and civil rights leader. An outspoken proponent for equal rights, he was a founder of the National Conference of Black Lawyers. Background A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Jones received a bachelor's degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., from which he graduated summa cum laude in 1957 with majors in Philosophy and French. In 1956, he was inducted into the membership of Phi Beta Kappa and in 1957 was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for study in France at the Sorbonne and the University of Bordeaux, where he studied political science and French literature. In 1958 he received a John Hay Whitney Fellowship and was accepted for admission to Yale Law School. He graduated in 1961. Upon returning from his home state in 1961, Jones was asked to serve as Assistant Director of the newly formed Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and was responsible for drafting that commiss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Louis R
Louis may refer to: People * Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name * Louis (surname) * Louis (singer), Serbian singer Other uses * Louis (coin), a French coin * HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy See also * Derived terms * King Louis (other) * Saint Louis (other) * Louis Cruise Lines * Louis dressing, for salad * Louis Quinze, design style Associated terms * Lewis (other) * Louie (other) * Luis (other) * Louise (other) * Louisville (other) Associated names * * Chlodwig, the origin of the name Ludwig, which is translated to English as "Louis" * Ladislav and László - names sometimes erroneously associated with "Louis" * Ludovic, Ludwig, Ludwick, Ludwik Ludwik () is a Polish given name. Notable people with the name include: * Ludwik Czyżewski, Polish WWII general * Ludwik Fleck (1896–1961), Polish medical doctor and biologist * Ludwik Gintel (1899–1973), Polish-Isra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lou Jones (rugby League)
Lou 'Baby' Jones (1884–1924) was a pioneer rugby league footballer in the Australian competition - the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) premiership. Playing career A forward, Jones played two seasons for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years 1908-1909. Jones played in Eastern Suburbs first match, and, although a reserve, is recognised as one of the first Australian representatives to come from the Eastern Suburbs club which included Dally Messenger. Jones, who played in two test matches for Kangaroo's, was the scorer of the winning try in Australia,'s first test match victory. Jones also went on the first 'Kangaroo tour', although not playing in any of the tests, he did play in five tour matches against English county sides. Jones has the distinction of representing Eastern Suburbs, New South Wales and Australia in their first matches, scored the winning try in Australia's first test match victory against New Zealand as well as going away on the first 'Kangaroo To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lou Jones (photographer)
Lou Jones (born 1945) is an American photographer, living in Boston. He specializes in advertising and corporate photography. His career ranges from photojournalism covering warfare in Central America and humanitarian causes, to sports photography documenting 13 consecutive Olympics, and to jazz portraits including Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Charles Mingus.Tanenbaum, Barry. "Lou Jones, The Next Best Thing." Nikon World Spring 2007: 24-29. Early life and education Jones was born and raised in Washington, D.C. in 1945. His father, Leon Jones, worked for the USPS in information services. His mother, Landonia Jones, worked for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Jones graduated from Gonzaga High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After working for a summer with NASA as a rocket scientist, he attended Rensselaer pursuing a graduate degree in Physics. Career Jones began his photography career in 1971. His comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Louis (Blues Boy) Jones
Louis Prince Jones, Jr. (April 28, 1931 – June 27, 1984), credited as Louis Jones or Louis (Blues Boy) Jones, was an American R&B singer, songwriter and musician who recorded in the 1950s and 1960s. Life He was born in Galveston, Texas, the son of Rebecca Prince Jackson and Louis Jones, Sr. He began singing with his mother in their church choir, and learned to play piano and drums. After attending Central High School in Galveston, he served as a medic with the US Army during the Korean War under the name Louis Prince, and worked as a longshoreman and shipyard worker. In the early 1950s he moved to Houston to live with his brother, and soon began singing backing vocals on recordings produced by Don Robey at Peacock Records. Jones made his first recording, "Rock and Roll Bells", for Peacock in 1956. ''Billboard'' described the song as "a new R&B gimmick that should occasion a lot of interest. The shouter hears tinkling bells and acts as if he is going mad. The unusual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Louis Jones Jr
On February 18, 1995, 19-year-old American soldier Tracie Joy McBride was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by 44-year-old American soldier Louis Jones Jr. in Texas. Jones abducted McBride from Goodfellow Air Force Base and raped her at his house before bludgeoning her to death under a highway bridge in Coke County. He had, on another occasion, sexually assaulted his ex-wife Sandra Lane and was arrested on March 1, and the ensuing police investigation found that he was also responsible for raping and murdering McBride. Jones was tried and convicted in the U.S. federal court system for kidnapping resulting in death; his crime was a federal case since it had begun on a military base. The rape was the prime aspect to the murder, making it a capital offense. Following his initial denials, Jones eventually confessed that he had raped McBride in addition to murdering her, and was sentenced to death. He later tried to contest his sentencing on the grounds that he had been suffering from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Louis Jones (footballer)
Louis Jones (born 12 October 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Dagenham & Redbridge. Career Doncaster Rovers After coming through the youth system since being a 12 year old, Jones signed his first professional contract with Doncaster Rovers in March 2017. This was extended in March 2018, then further in January 2019 for 18 months, and again in July 2020, until 2022. Following several loan moves, Jones made his first team debut in the EFL Trophy on 8 September 2020 against Bradford City, where he saved a penalty in the shoot out at the end of the 0–0 draw. He played his first League game in the 2-1 Doncaster win over Portsmouth on 2 March 2021 as Andy Butler took over managing the team. In July 2024, Jones joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season. Dagenham & Redbridge On 7 February 2025, Jones signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge Dagenham & Redbrid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grandpa Jones
Louis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa Jones, was an American banjo player and Old-time music, old time/country music, country music singer. He was inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame in 1978.McCall, Michael; Rumble, John; Kingsbury, Paul, eds. (1 February 2012). The Encyclopedia of Country Music (Second ed.). Oxford University Press. pp. 269–270. . Biography Jones was born in the small farming community of Niagara, Kentucky, Niagara in Henderson County, Kentucky, the youngest of 10 children in a sharecropper's family. His father was an Old time fiddle, old-time fiddle player, and his mother was a ballad singer and herself adept on the concertina. His first instrument was guitar. Ramona Riggins, one of several women who began to gain some recognition in a musical form long dominated by men was Grandpa's wife and musical partner of over thirty years.Jones, Grandpa ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lewis Jones (other)
Lewis Jones may refer to: Government * Lewis Jones (politician) (1884–1968), British politician, MP for Swansea West, 1931–1945 * G. Lewis Jones (1907–1971), American diplomat, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, 1959–1961 * Lewis Jones (by 1519-67/69), MP for Leominster Sports *Lewis Jones (Australian footballer) (1883–1960), Australian rules footballer *Lewis Jones (footballer, born 1994), British footballer * Lewis Jones (rugby, born 1931), (1931–2024) Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s * Lewis Jones (rugby union, born 1992), Welsh rugby union scrum-half *Lewis Jones (NASCAR), NASCAR driver who won in relief of Bob Welborn Others * Lewis Jones (bishop) (1542–1646), Bishop of Killaloe * Lewis Jones (Patagonia pioneer) (1836–1904), one of the founders of the Welsh settlement in Patagonia who gave his name to the town of Trelew *Lewis Jones (Royal Navy officer) (1797–1895) *Lewis Jones (wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Louise Jones (other)
Louise Jones may refer to: *Louise Jones (cyclist), champion cyclist and UCI commisaire * Louise U. Jones, state legislator in Colorado *Louise Jones (athlete) (born 1985), New Zealand sprinter *Louise Simonson, comic book writer known as Louise Jones when she was married to Jeff Jones *Louise Jones, editor of ''Eerie'' *Louise Jones, inspiration for Slide Away (Oasis song) *Louise Jones (artist), Chinese-American mural artist *Louise Jones (British politician), British Member of Parliament See also *Lou Jones (other) Louis or Lou Jones may refer to: *Lou Jones (athlete) (1932–2006), American athlete *Louis B. Jones, American author and screenwriter * Louis Clayton Jones (1935–2006), African American international attorney and civil rights leader * Louis R. ... * Lois Jones (other) {{hndis, Jones, Louise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
