Bert Jones of LSU was one of the NFL's up-and-coming young stars when the Colts chose him in the 1973 draft. Injuries began to take their toll by 1978. Here he gets hit hard by, who appears to be Mean Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bert Jones hit by Mean Joe Greene
Colts rookie quarterback Bert Jones gets a little tug on his facemask from Browns defensive lineman Nick Roman in 1973
Nick Roman grabs rookie Bert Jones of the Colts face mask
Played a total of 102 games for the Colts from 1973 to 1981. Made the All-Pro team in 1976 when he led the NFL with 3104 passing yards.
Baltimore Colts Quarterback Bert Jones
The Colts 1st round draft pick of 1973. Played 9 seasons in Baltimore.
Colts Quarterback Bert Jones
The Washington Redskins defense led by a blitzing Chris Hanburger (#55) swarms Baltimore quarterback Bert Jones.
Chris Hanburger Blitzing Bert Jones
9 years with the Baltimore Colts. When it comes to Colts history, many consider him the #3 greatest quarterback behind Peyton Manning and Johnny Unitas. Finished with a 56.1% percentage completion rate, 17663 yards and 122 touchdowns. Missed most of the 1978 and 1979 seasons with a shoulder injury.
Colts Quarterback Bert Jones in 1978
Baltimore Colts Quarterback Bert Jones call signals against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
Colts QB Bert Jones
QB Bert Jones is brought down by Patriot Richard Bishop
Baltimore Colts QB Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Picture of Bert Jones
Bert Jones, Baltimore Colts Quarterback is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive lineman Lyle Alzado.
Lyle Alzado sacks Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
1976 NFL MVP - Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones Against the Bengals in 1976
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones
Graduate of LSU. Spent 9-years with the Baltimore Colts passingfor over 18,000 yards and 124 touchdowns.
Bert Jones