Alabama A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
Anthony A. Jones had an impressive football career who is a former NFL tight end, where he played five seasons in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers. He was a member of the 1987 Redskins Super Bowl Team. Coach Jones became head football coach for AAMU Bulldogs from 2002-2013. During his 12-year tenure, he led the Bulldogs to their first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) title in 2006 and posted back-to-back nine (9) win seasons in 2005 and 2006. Coach Jones was named the 2006 SWAC Coach of the Year. He led the AAMU Bulldogs to four (4) division championships in ten (10) years as head coach. He posted a win loss record of 83-57. Coach Jones produced 82 All-SWACÂ players and posted the most successful record in the history of the SWAC championship games. Coach Jones has retired from coaching living in the Huntsville area.
