Childhood and Education Journey of Jerry Jones in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jerry Jones. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jerry Jones is an American businessman best known as the owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He purchased the team in 1989 and has since been a prominent figure in the league. His tenure has been marked by periods of success, controversy, and significant influence on the NFL's business and entertainment aspects.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

October 13, 1942: Jerry Jones was born

On October 13, 1942, Jerral Wayne Jones Sr. was born. He is an American businessman who would later become the owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys.

1945: Family moved to North Little Rock

In 1945, Jerry Jones' family moved back to North Little Rock, Arkansas.

1957: Witnessing North Little Rock High School Integration

In 1957, a 14-year-old Jerry Jones witnessed an argument where white students attempted to prevent six African-American students from entering North Little Rock High School in Arkansas. Jones said he was there as a curious bystander.

1960: Graduation from North Little Rock High School

In 1960, Jerry Jones graduated from North Little Rock High School, where he played as a running back.

1960: High school graduation

In 1960, Jerry Jones graduated from North Little Rock High School, where he played as a running back.

1961: Assets increase at Modern Security Life Insurance Co.

In 1961, Modern Security Life Insurance Co., where Jerry Jones' father was president and chairman, saw its assets increase.

1963: Marriage to Eugenia Chambers

In 1963, Jerry Jones married Eugenia Chambers, whom he had met while they were both undergraduates in college. The couple went on to have three children together.

1964: Co-captain of Arkansas' national championship football team

In 1964, Jerry Jones was co-captain of Arkansas' national championship football team.

1965: Increase in Assets at Modern Security Life Insurance Co.

In 1965, Modern Security Life Insurance Co. assets reached $6,230,607.

1970: Received Master's Degree

In 1970, Jerry Jones received his master's degree in business.

1971: Establishment of Buena Vista Animal Paradise

In 1971, after selling the insurance company, the Joneses started Buena Vista Animal Paradise on 400 acres of their ranch.

July 2015: Hip Replacement Surgery

In July 2015, Jerry Jones revealed at a press conference before the Cowboys training camp that he had undergone hip replacement surgery. He joked that he would not start the season on the PUP list.

November 2022: Photo Surfaces Depicting Integration Incident

In November 2022, a 1957 photo surfaced showing a 14-year-old Jerry Jones witnessing an argument during the integration of North Little Rock High School. Jones expressed regret in not doing more to help the Black students feel more accepted.