October
05, 2001
Eddie J. Jones, in his 34th season in the NFL, was
named President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Dolphins (January, 1996) after serving as the team’s
Executive Vice President and General Manager (1990-95)
and as Vice President of administration and finance
(1988-89). He directs the business operation of
the Dolphins and represents the team at all National
Football League meetings. He began his NFL career
as a business manager of the Saints in 1968 and
subsequently served as the team’s President
and Chief Operating officer (1982-1985). Jones began
his professional career as a CPA with Arthur Andersen
& Co. upon graduation from LSU in 1963 with
a degree in accounting. He has received numerous
honors for his contributions to both the Dolphins
organization and the South Florida community. Eddie
currently serves on the NFL’s Employee Benefits
Committee and is a Trustee of the Bert Bell player
pension plan. The Dolphins players unanimously honored
Jones in 1999 with a special courage award from
the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation, which recognizes
individuals in the NFL who display courage in the
face of adversity.
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