Bert Jones

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Born

September 7, 1951 · Ruston, Louisiana, USA

Birth name

Bertram Hays Jones

Bert Jones is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and The Los Angeles Rams. At Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana, he was given the nickname, "The Ruston Rifle." Jones played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU). He is the son of former NFL running back Dub Jones of the Cleveland Browns. He was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1976 with the Colts. In 2016, Jones was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.