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MIKE JONES "THE TACKLE"
Mike Jones "The Tackle"
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Mike Jones "The Tackle"
Michael Anthony Jones (born April 15, 1969) is an American football coach and former player who played professionally as a linebacker for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL from 1991 to 2002 with his longest tenure as player with the Oakland Raiders. He also played for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, the St. Louis Rams, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones is best known for making the game-saving tackle ("the Tackle") in Super Bowl XXXIV.
Jones attended college at the University of Missouri from 1987 to 1990, where he played running back. He set the school record for most career receptions by a running back with 72.
Position: Linebacker
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Numbers worn: 52,55,51,95
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Born April 15, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri, US
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Height: 6 ft 1in
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Weight 240 lbs
Career History: Player
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Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1991-1996)
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Sacramento Surge (1992)
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St. Louis Rams (1997-2000)
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Pittsburgh Steelers (2022)
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Oakland Raiders (2002)
Coaching
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Hazelwood East HS (MO) (2008-2009) Head Coach
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Southern (2010) Linebacker Coach
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Lincoln (2011-2016) Head Coach
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St. Louis University HS (MO) (2017-2019) Head Coach
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