Sam Jones
American basketball player and coach (1933–2021)
1933 — 2021
Quick Facts
Profession
American basketball player and coach (1933–2021)
Born
June 24, 1933
Died
2021 (age ~88)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
basketball player, basketball coach
United StatesBorn in WilmingtonDied in Boca Raton
1933
Born in Wilmington (1933-06-24)
1969
AwardNorth Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
2021
Died in Boca Raton
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sam Jones?+
Sam Jones is American basketball player and coach (1933–2021). Born in 1933.
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Jones born?+
Sam Jones was born on June 24, 1933.
When did Sam Jones die?+
Sam Jones died in 2021, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — June 24, 1933
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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