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Craig Jones competed for McMurry University’s track and field program for four seasons (1981-84) as a stand-out middle distance runners. He competed under former coaches Don Eiland and Larry Shackleford. To this day, Jones remains the War Hawks’ record-holder in the 800 meters…a sterling time of 1:50.43 run in 1984 at UT-Arlington. Formerly, he also held the school records in the 1500 meters and as a part of the 4x400 relay team. Jones also left his mark on other school’s record books, as well, setting the meet record in the 800 at the Tarleton Relays. Jones earned all-conference and “Outstanding Track Performer” at the 1984 TIAA Conference championships. His stellar senior season included an NAIA All-America award by virtue of his third place finish at the national meet in the 800, while also earning team accolades as the top male track athlete, Captain’s Award and Carl Herod Award. He helped the 1982 1600 meter relay quartet to a sixth-place NAIA national finish and, in 1984, helped McMurry’s team win the TIAA Conference team title...breaking Tarleton State’s seven-year stranglehold on the title! The native of Dimmitt, Texas, graduated with his BBA degree from McMurry in Business/Finance in 1984.
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