Personal
After the 1957 World Series, Jones returned to the Sacramento Solons, and remained with them until 1959. He spent one season with the Portland Beavers before retiring in 1960.
Following his retirement from baseball, Jones worked in public relations and the title-insurance businesses in Sacramento, California, and became a professional fishing guide.
Jones died of a heart attack on October 3, 1995. He was survived by his wife of 49 years, Nora, four children and six grandchildren.
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