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J.R. Boone
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Boone in 1950
No. 55, 24, 22, 43
Position:Halfback,
Return specialist
Personal information
Born:(1925-07-29)July 29, 1925
Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:January 21, 2012(2012-01-21) (aged 86)
Selma, California, U.S.
Career information
College:Tulsa
NFL draft:1948 / round: 22 / pick: 203
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Games played:63
Starts:12
Carries:130
Yards Rushing:479 (3.8 average)
Receptions:69
Yards receiving:1,251 (18.1 average)
Touchdowns:12
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J. R. "Junior" Boone (July 29, 1925 – January 21, 2012) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback and punt returner for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Green Bay Packers. Boone was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 22nd round of the 1948 NFL draft.

After his playing days were over, Boone served as the head football coach at Reedley College and Fresno State University, both located in California.

Biography

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J.R. Boone was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on July 29, 1925. The initials of his name stand for nothing.[1]

He was a star athlete at the University of Tulsa, earned nine letters and graduating with a degree in physical education and social science. A captain of the Tulsa football team, Boone was also a star athlete in basketball, track, baseball. He was a versatile athlete, he played football as a back, safety, and punt and kick returner. He was also drafted by the New York Yankees baseball organization.

Boone was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1952, and then to the Green Bay Packers in 1953. His six-year pro career statistics included 497 rushing yards in 130 carries and five touchdowns in 63 games. He also caught 69 passes for 1,251 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per catch), and returned seventy-two punt returns for 725 yards (10.1 average).

In 1972, Boone was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.[2] He died in his sleep on January 21, 2012, at his home in Selma, California.[3]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fresno State Bulldogs (Pacific Coast Athletic Association) (1973–1975)
1973 Fresno State 2–9 1–3 4th
1974 Fresno State 5–7 1–3 T–4th
1975 Fresno State 3–8 1–4 5th
Fresno State: 10–24 3–10
Total: 10–24

Junior college

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Reedley Tigers (Central Conference) (1966–1971)
1966 Reedley 6–3 5–2 T–2nd
1967 Reedley 7–3–1 5–1 T–1st L California state junior college small division semifinal
1968 Reedley 4–4 3–2 T–2nd
1969 Reedley 9–1 5–0 1st L California state junior college small division semifinal
1970 Reedley 10–1 5–0 1st L California state junior college small division championship game
1971 Reedley 9–1–2 5–0 1st W California state junior college small division championship game
Reedley Tigers (Valley Conference) (1972)
1972 Reedley 8–2 5–2 T–2nd
Reedley: 53–15–3 33–7
Total: 53–15–3
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Frank A. Korch (ed.), The Bears 1950: Thirty-First Year. Chicago: Chicago Bears Football Club, 1950; p. 20.
  2. ^ "Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home". Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  3. ^ Former Bulldog Coach JR Boone Passes - Fresno State Athletics Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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