Clarence Woodrow Jones (born November 7, 1940) is a former professional

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. He played from through for the Chicago Cubs. Listed at 6' 2", 185 lb., Jones batted and threw

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. He was born in

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Career

In a two-season career, Jones was a .248 hitter (34-for-137) with two

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s and 16 RBI in 58 games, including 13 runs and seven doubles. Following his majors career, Jones played in Japan for the

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of the

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. In 1974, he hit 38 home runs to lead the league, becoming the first foreign player to win a home run title in

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. He led the Pacific League again with 36 home runs in 1976. He is the father of actor Richard T. Jones, and Clarence Jones Jr., a high school basketball coach.

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