Charlie Jones was born on November 9, 1930 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Without Limits (1998), 1985 Fiesta Bowl (1985) and 1994 Mobil Cotton Bowl (1994). He was married to Ann Jones. He died on June 12, 2008 in La Jolla, California, USA.
He is in his second season providing regional play-by-play for ABC's college football. [2002]
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Selected in 2007 as a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
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He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and his law degree from the University of Arkansas.
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Served as the lead voice for the rowing and flatwater-canoeing/kayak competitions at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
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Recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award (which rewards exceptional longtime contributions to radio and TV in pro football) in 1997.
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Play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Reds (1973, 1974) and Colorado Rockies (1993-1995).
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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.
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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.
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Announcer for the AFL (1960-1964 on ABC, 1965-1969 on NBC) and the NFL after that until 1997 (NBC).
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He has served as a play-by-play announcer for 45 years. [2002]