Jimmy Jones is a former All-Star guard and a member of the ABA All-Time Team. He was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets with the 13th pick in the 1967 NBA Draft, however he was also the 1st pick in the 1967 ABA Draft. Ultimately, he decided to play for the New Orleans Buccaneers of the ABA. He spent 7 years in the ABA and was one of the league’s best players as he averaged nearly 20 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game. Jimmy Jones finally joined the NBA as a member of the Baltimore Bullets, playing in 3 seasons before retiring.
Below is a look at some of Jimmy Jones’ career accomplishments and highlights.
- 6x All-Star
- 3x All-ABA
Jimmy Jones’ rookie card is in the 1971 Topps set. I purchased a raw card on eBay and sent it into a paid signing. The card turned out perfectly with his ABA All-Time Team inscription.
Currently there is only 1 autographed 1971 Topps Jimmy Jones rookie card in the PSA registry.
Total Investment: $52.25
Estimated Value: $75
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