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{{Short description|American football player and coach (1925–2012)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
|name= J.R. Boone
|image=
|image= Boone-JR-1950.jpg
|caption=
|caption= Boone in 1950
|position=[[Halfback (American football)|halfback]]
|number=55, 24, 22, 43
|number=55, 24, 22, 43
|position=[[Halfback (American football)|Halfback]], <br>[[Return specialist]]
|birth_date={{birth date|1925|7|29}}
|birth_date={{Birth date|1925|7|29}}
|birth_place=[[Clinton, Oklahoma]]
|birth_place=[[Clinton, Oklahoma]], U.S.
|death_date={{death date and age|2012|1|21|1925|7|29}}
|death_date={{Death date and age|2012|1|21|1925|7|29}}
|death_place =[[Selma, California]]
|death_place=[[Selma, California]], U.S.
|draftyear=1948
|draftyear=1948
|draftround=22
|draftround=22
|draftpick=203
|draftpick=203
|undraftedyear=
|undraftedyear=
|college=[[University of Tulsa]]
|college=[[Tulsa Golden Hurricane football|Tulsa]]
|pastteams=
|teams=
* [[Chicago Bears]] (1948–1951)
* [[Chicago Bears]] (1948–1951)
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] (1952)
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] (1952)
* [[Green Bay Packers]] (1953)
* [[Green Bay Packers]] (1953)
|pastcoaching=
|statlabel1= Rushing attempts-yards
* [[Sanger Union High School|Sanger HS (CA)]] (1959–1965)<br>Head coach
|statvalue1=130-497
* [[Reedley Tigers football|Reedley]] (1966–1972)<br>Head coach
|statlabel2= [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]-yards
* [[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]] (1973–1975)<br>Head coach
|statvalue2=69-1251
| statlabel1 = Games played
|statlabel3= [[Touchdown]]s
| statvalue1 = 63
|statvalue3=12
| statlabel2 = [[Starting lineup|Starts]]
|nfl=BOO415290
| statvalue2 = 12
|pfr=
| statlabel3 = Carries
|dbf=
| statvalue3 = 130
|cfl=
| statlabel4 = Yards Rushing
|afl=
| statvalue4 = 479 <small>(3.8 average)</small>
| statlabel5 = Receptions
| statvalue5 = 69
| statlabel6 = Yards receiving
| statvalue6 = 1,251 <small>(18.1 average)</small>
| statlabel7 = Touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 12
|highlights=
|highlights=
|HOF=
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}}


'''J. R. Boone''' (July 29, 1925 &ndash; January 21, 2012) was a professional [[American football]] player who played [[Halfback (American football)|halfback]] for six seasons for the [[Chicago Bears]], the [[San Francisco 49ers]], and the [[Green Bay Packers]]. He was born in [[Clinton, Oklahoma]].
'''J. R.''' "'''Junior'''" '''Boone''' (July 29, 1925 – January 21, 2012) was an [[American football]] player and coach. He played professionally as a [[Halfback (American football)|halfback]] and [[return specialist|punt returner]] for six seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) with the [[Chicago Bears]], [[San Francisco 49ers]], and [[Green Bay Packers]]. Boone was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 22nd round of the [[1948 NFL draft#Round twenty two|1948 NFL draft]].


After his playing days were over, Boone served as the head football coach at [[Reedley College]] and [[California State University, Fresno|Fresno State University]], both located in California.
Boone was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 22nd round of the [[1948 NFL Draft#Round twenty two|1948 NFL Draft]], which was held on December 19, 1947.


==Biography==
He was a star athlete player for the University of Tulsa, and earned nine letters, and graduated in physical education and social science. A captain of the University of Tulsa football team, Boone was also a star athlete in basketball, track, baseball. He was a versatile athlete, with plenty of speed that complemented his abilities, and often he was a back, safety, punt and kick returner. He was also drafted by the [[New York Yankees]] baseball organization.
Boone was born in [[Clinton, Oklahoma]]. on July 29, 1925. The initials of his name stand for nothing.<ref name=MG50>Frank A. Korch (ed.), The Bears 1950: Thirty-First Year. Chicago: Chicago Bears Football Club, 1950; p. 20.</ref> He was a star athlete at the [[University of Tulsa]], earned nine letters and graduating with a degree in physical education and social science. A captain of the Tulsa football team, Boone was also a star athlete in basketball, track, baseball. He was a versatile athlete, he played football as a back, safety, and punt and kick returner. He was also drafted by the [[New York Yankees]] baseball organization.
Boone was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1952, and then to the Green Bay Packers in 1953.


Boone's six-year pro career statistics included 497 rushing yards in 130 carries and five touchdowns in 63 games. He also had sure hands, which caught sixty-nine pass receptions for 1,251 yards, eight touchdowns (18.1 average per catch), and returned seventy-two punt returns for 725 yards (10.1 average).
Boone was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1952, and then to the Green Bay Packers in 1953. His six-year pro career statistics included 497 rushing yards in 130 carries and five touchdowns in 63 games. He also caught 69 passes for 1,251 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per catch), and returned seventy-two punt returns for 725 yards (10.1 average).


He died in his sleep at his home in [[Selma, California]].<ref>[http://www.gobulldogs.com/news/2012/1/24/Former_Bulldog_Coach_JR_Boone_Passes.aspx Former Bulldog Coach JR Boone Passes - Fresno State Athletics] Retrieved 2016-11-23.</ref>
In 1972, Boone was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fresnoahof.org/current-past-inductees|title=Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame {{!}} Home|website=Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame {{!}} Home|access-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731195939/https://www.fresnoahof.org/current-past-inductees|archive-date=July 31, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He died in his sleep on January 21, 2012, at his home in [[Selma, California]].<ref>[http://www.gobulldogs.com/news/2012/1/24/Former_Bulldog_Coach_JR_Boone_Passes.aspx Former Bulldog Coach JR Boone Passes - Fresno State Athletics] Retrieved November 23, 2016.</ref>

==Head coaching record==
===College===
{{CFB Yearly Record Start | type = coach | team = | conf = | bowl = | poll = no }}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State Bulldogs]]
| conf = [[Big West Conference|Pacific Coast Athletic Association]]
| startyear = 1973
| endyear = 1975
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = [[1973 NCAA Division I football season|1973]]
| name = [[1973 Fresno State Bulldogs football team|Fresno State]]
| overall = 2–9
| conference = 1–3
| confstanding = 4th
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = [[1974 NCAA Division I football season|1974]]
| name = [[1974 Fresno State Bulldogs football team|Fresno State]]
| overall = 5–7
| conference = 1–3
| confstanding = T–4th
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = [[1975 NCAA Division I football season|1975]]
| name = [[1975 Fresno State Bulldogs football team|Fresno State]]
| overall = 3–8
| conference = 1–4
| confstanding = 5th
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal
| name = Fresno State
| overall = 10–24
| confrecord = 3–10
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record End
| overall = 10–24
| bowls = no
| poll = no
| polltype =
| legend = no
}}

===Junior college===
{{CFB Yearly Record Start | type = coach | team = | conf = | bowl = | poll = no }}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Reedley Tigers football|Reedley Tigers]]
| conf = [[Central Conference]]
| startyear = 1966
| endyear = 1971
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = [[1966 junior college football season|1966]]
| name = Reedley
| overall = 6–3
| conference = 5–2
| confstanding = T–2nd
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship = conference
| year = [[1967 junior college football season|1967]]
| name = Reedley
| overall = 7–3–1
| conference = 5–1
| confstanding = T–1st
| bowlname = California state junior college small division semifinal
| bowloutcome = L
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = [[1968 junior college football season|1968]]
| name = Reedley
| overall = 4–4
| conference = 3–2
| confstanding = T–2nd
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship = conference
| year = [[1969 junior college football season|1969]]
| name = Reedley
| overall = 9–1
| conference = 5–0
| confstanding = 1st
| bowlname = California state junior college small division semifinal
| bowloutcome = L
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship = conference
| year = [[1970 junior college football season|1970]]
| name = Reedley
| overall = 10–1
| conference = 5–0
| confstanding = 1st
| bowlname = California state junior college small division championship game
| bowloutcome = L
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship = conference
| year = [[1971 junior college football season|1971]]
| name = Reedley
| overall = 9–1–2
| conference = 5–0
| confstanding = 1st
| bowlname = California state junior college small division championship game
| bowloutcome = W
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Reedley Tigers football|Reedley Tigers]]
| conf = [[Valley Conference]]
| startyear = 1972
| endyear = single
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = [[1972 junior college football season|1972]]
| name = Reedley
| overall = 8–2
| conference = 5–2
| confstanding = T–2nd
| bowlname =
| bowloutcome =
| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal
| name = Reedley
| overall = 53–15–3
| confrecord = 33–7
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record End
| overall = 53–15–3
| bowls = no
| poll = no
| polltype =
}}


==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 02:12, 13 December 2024

J.R. Boone
refer to caption
Boone in 1950
No. 55, 24, 22, 43
Position:Halfback,
Return specialist
Personal information
Born:(1925-07-29)July 29, 1925
Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:January 21, 2012(2012-01-21) (aged 86)
Selma, California, U.S.
Career information
College:Tulsa
NFL draft:1948 / round: 22 / pick: 203
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Games played:63
Starts:12
Carries:130
Yards Rushing:479 (3.8 average)
Receptions:69
Yards receiving:1,251 (18.1 average)
Touchdowns:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

J. R. "Junior" Boone (July 29, 1925 – January 21, 2012) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback and punt returner for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Green Bay Packers. Boone was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 22nd round of the 1948 NFL draft.

After his playing days were over, Boone served as the head football coach at Reedley College and Fresno State University, both located in California.

Biography

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Boone was born in Clinton, Oklahoma. on July 29, 1925. The initials of his name stand for nothing.[1] He was a star athlete at the University of Tulsa, earned nine letters and graduating with a degree in physical education and social science. A captain of the Tulsa football team, Boone was also a star athlete in basketball, track, baseball. He was a versatile athlete, he played football as a back, safety, and punt and kick returner. He was also drafted by the New York Yankees baseball organization.

Boone was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1952, and then to the Green Bay Packers in 1953. His six-year pro career statistics included 497 rushing yards in 130 carries and five touchdowns in 63 games. He also caught 69 passes for 1,251 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per catch), and returned seventy-two punt returns for 725 yards (10.1 average).

In 1972, Boone was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.[2] He died in his sleep on January 21, 2012, at his home in Selma, California.[3]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fresno State Bulldogs (Pacific Coast Athletic Association) (1973–1975)
1973 Fresno State 2–9 1–3 4th
1974 Fresno State 5–7 1–3 T–4th
1975 Fresno State 3–8 1–4 5th
Fresno State: 10–24 3–10
Total: 10–24

Junior college

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Reedley Tigers (Central Conference) (1966–1971)
1966 Reedley 6–3 5–2 T–2nd
1967 Reedley 7–3–1 5–1 T–1st L California state junior college small division semifinal
1968 Reedley 4–4 3–2 T–2nd
1969 Reedley 9–1 5–0 1st L California state junior college small division semifinal
1970 Reedley 10–1 5–0 1st L California state junior college small division championship game
1971 Reedley 9–1–2 5–0 1st W California state junior college small division championship game
Reedley Tigers (Valley Conference) (1972)
1972 Reedley 8–2 5–2 T–2nd
Reedley: 53–15–3 33–7
Total: 53–15–3
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Frank A. Korch (ed.), The Bears 1950: Thirty-First Year. Chicago: Chicago Bears Football Club, 1950; p. 20.
  2. ^ "Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home". Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  3. ^ Former Bulldog Coach JR Boone Passes - Fresno State Athletics Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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