Jones spent time in Atlanta as both a quarterback and head coach, leaving a unique mark on the franchise’s history. The Atlanta Falcons have lost another familiar figure from their history, as former quarterback and head coach June Jones passed…
Former Atlanta Falcons player and head coach June Jones has passed away at the age of 73. Jones held a unique place in Falcons history, having served the organization as an undrafted backup quarterback from 1977 through 1981, as offensive coordinator under Jerry Glanville starting in 1991, and ultimately as head coach from 1994 to 1996.
During his head coaching tenure in Atlanta, Jones led the team to a 9-7 record and a 1995 playoff berth. Renowned for employing the run-and-shoot offense, he later led the University of Hawaii to an undefeated regular season and a Sugar Bowl appearance in 2007, alongside head coaching stints at SMU and across professional football leagues.
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