- He has served as a play-by-play announcer for 45 years. (2002)
- Announcer for the AFL (1960-1964 on ABC, 1965-1969 on NBC) and the NFL after that until 1997 (NBC).
- Jones described (at NBC) 28 different sports, including golf, Wimbledon tennis, figure skating, and numerous events for NBC's Sportsworld (1978). In addition, Jones called track-and-field action at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and swimming, diving, and water polo at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.
- Jones has described more than 25 college football bowl games, including the 1987 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl national championship game, 1986 World Cup soccer from Mexico City, and the 1987 World Championships of Track and Field in Rome.
- Play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Reds (1973, 1974) and Colorado Rockies (1993-1995).
- Recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award (which rewards exceptional longtime contributions to radio and TV in pro football) in 1997.
- Served as the lead voice for the rowing and flatwater-canoeing/kayak competitions at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
- He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and his law degree from the University of Arkansas.
- Selected in 2007 as a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
- He is in his second season providing regional play-by-play for ABC's college football. (2002)
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