Lam Jones

Lam Jones (born January 2, 1958, died March 15, 2019) was an American track and field athlete and professional football player. He excelled in sprinting, particularly the 100-meter and 200-meter events. Jones was a member of the United States 4x100-meter relay team that won a gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Following his track career, Jones played wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons, from 1980 to 1984. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He later played for the New York Jets and the Dallas Cowboys. His NFL career was cut short due to injuries.