June Jones

American football coach and former quarterback

American Portland, Oregon, USA Pisces 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican football coach and former quarterback
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth19/02/1953
Age73 years (died on 29, Oct, 2026)
BirthplacePortland, Oregon, USA
Date of Death29/10/2026
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about June Jones

29/10/2026

June Jones, the former University of Hawaii head coach and the program's winningest coach, died in Oregon at age 73. Reports said he had suffered health issues during the year and had entered hospice care about two weeks earlier. He was widely remembered as a key figure in the spread of the Run and Shoot offense.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJune Sheldon Jones III
SummaryAmerican football coach and former quarterback who has coached at the NFL, CFL, USFL and college levels, best known for his head coaching tenures at the University of Hawaii and Southern Methodist University and for his use of the Run and Shoot offense.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolGrant High School, Portland
Colleges Attended
  • University of Oregon (1971-1972)
  • University of Hawaii (1973-1974)
  • Portland State University (1975-1976)

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
NotesPreviously married to Diane; the couple had four children.

Family

SpouseDiane (divorced)
ChildrenNicole Jones

Career

Playing Career
Undrafted1977
Teams
  • Atlanta Falcons (1977-1981)
  • Toronto Argonauts (1982)
Coaching Career
  • Team: Houston Gamblers (USFL) Role: Wide receivers coach
  • Team: Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL) Role: Coach
  • Team: Atlanta Falcons (NFL) Role: Assistant head coach (1991-1993), head coach (1994-1996)
  • Team: San Diego Chargers (NFL) Role: Interim head coach (1998)
  • Team: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) Role: Head coach (1.5 seasons)
  • Team: University of Hawaii at Manoa Role: Head football coach (1999-2007)
  • Team: Southern Methodist University (SMU) Role: Head football coach (2008-2014), resigned September 8, 2014
  • Team: Houston Roughnecks (XFL) Role: Head coach and general manager
  • Team: Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL) Role: Offensive coordinator (most recent coaching role)
Awards
  • Sporting News College Football Coach of the Year (1999)
  • American Football Coach/Schutt Sports National Coach of the Year (1999)
  • CNN/Sports Illustrated National Coach of the Year (1999)
  • Two-time WAC Coach of the Year (1999, 2006)
  • Three-time WAC Coach of the Year (1999, 2006, 2007)
  • XFL Head Coach of the Year (2020)
  • Head of the University of Hawaii Sports Circle of Honor induction class (2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was introduced to the Run and Shoot offense by Mouse Davis while at Portland State.
2. He was not selected in the 1977 NFL Draft and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons.
3. He was one of the few coaches to lead both an NFL team and a Canadian Football League team.

Also born on 19 February

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