Tyrone Jones was a dominant player in the Canadian Football League and was a fan favourite for the 9 years that this fierce linebacker played. Beginning in 1983 Ty played for 8 years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 1983 - 1987, 1989 - 1991. Ty played 1 game for the NFL Phoenix Cardinals in 1988 , 1 season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1992 and 1 year with the BC Lions in 1993. 

Tyrone was an integral member of the 1984 Grey Cup Champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers team where he won the Grey Cup Most Valuble Player Award and also had a league record (Grey Cup) 4 sacks in the game. Tyrone lead the team to a Grey Cup victory again in 1990 and had 1 sack. Ty is the Winnipeg Blue Bomber sack leader of all time with 84 sacks over the span of his 8 years with the Blue Bombers and also holds the CFL Grey Cup sack leader race with 5 sacks. Ty finished his career with 110 sacks.

Ty has been voted a  CFL AllStar 4 times (1984, 1985, 1986,1987) and a Divisional AllStar 5 times during his career. Ty was the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 1985.

A vocal and intense player, Ty never failed to rev up the fans and get under the skin of the opposition. 

Ty was born in St. Mary's, Georgia on August 3 1961 and went to and played for Southern University.

In August of 2005, Ty was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer and he bravely fought this disease for some 3 1/2 years before passing away on June 10, 2008 at 4:30 a.m., at the Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga., which is 45 minutes from his hometown of St. Mary's.

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Sean Tugby  - Remarkable   |2009-07-23 02:16:09 I met Tyrone and James West several years ago, after a practise. I was probably about 8 at the time but he took the time to talk and joke around with us, He and James left a mark on me. Being the big star at the time and taking the time to not only sign an autograph for me but to get us laughing and bot rush right off made a huge impact in my life. I compare all sports stars now to those memories, and I think he was not only a remarkable football player but a great role model I feel honored to have ever met him. I would love to see Tyrone make it to the CFL hall of fame he is one of those indivuals who TRUELY deserves it. Reply | Quote

Brian Cannon  - Tyrone Jones - A Blue Bomber to Remember   |2009-07-22 20:04:07 I never had the privilege to meet Tyrone but I did spend a lot of time at practices and games watching his great talent, ability and commitment to Winnipeg and the Blue Bomber football club. Without a doubt, Tyrone was the ultimate linebacker and team mate and those of us who watched him play, were privileged. My sympathies and prayers to the Jones family. Tyrone will always be remembered and appreciated. Blessings Reply | Quote

Dale Thompson  - We share your loss     |2009-07-22 20:11:03 I don't recall anybody ever having anything bad to say about Tyrone. All reports was that he was a good all around guy. His football talents spoke for themselves. He was one of the all time CFL great players. We share your loss. I hope the Bombers sent the family game tapes. I know they have they have copies of most games since I provided them copies back in 2006. Reply | Quote

Tyler #35  - I MISS YOU DAD     |2009-07-15 17:59:04 I would like to thanks everyone for the kind words about my "DAD" To My "DAD" I could not promise you painless days or tearless nights for we promised each other truth. I could not promise you a lifetime we knew reality. I could not promise you fortune for we promised each other all we had. I could not promise you freedom from fear or pain because promises of everything usually add up to nothing and we promised not to make promises we could not keep..therefor all we promised each other "DAD" was our unconditional LOVE. I miss you "DAD", Tyler #35 Reply | Quote

Tyler #35  - I Miss You "Dad"     |2009-07-13 20:39:19 I would like to thanks everyone for their kinds words about my "Dad" Tyrone Jones #35. To My Dad I could not promise you painless days or tearless nights... for we promised each other truth... I could not promise you a lifetime... we knew reality... I could not promise you fortune... for we promised each other all we had... I could not promise you freedom from fear or pain because promises of everything usually add up to nothing... and we promised not to make promises we could not keep... therefore... all we promised each other "Dad" was our unconditional LOVE... I miss you "Dad" Tyler #35 Reply | Quote

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