Former New York Giants wide receiver Homer Jones died Wednesday morning at the age of 82, according to KLTV 7. He had lung cancer.
Jones, who has been credited with the invention of the touchdown spike, which is commonplace in the modern NFL, was a two-time Pro Bowler, an All-Pro and spent the majority of his seven-year career with the Giants.
Born in Pittsburg, Texas, where he became a standout athlete in track and football, he attended Texas Southern College before being drafted in the 20th round in 1963 by the Houston Oilers.
However, before he got an opportunity to play for his hometown team, he injured his knee and was cut, eventually getting picked up by New York.