Temple University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Merv Jones
- Induction:
- 2020
One of the most beloved men and voices in Temple athletics history, Merv Jones served as Temple’s public address announcer for 21 years, from 1998 through 2019.
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A 1988 graduate of Temple University, Jones served as an adjunct professor at Temple, and also worked in the sports media relations office for four years from 2000 through 2004. He had such a commanding presence as a PA announcer, that he was asked to serve in that capacity for NCAA men's basketball tournament games in 2006 and 2012, as well as the 2011 NCAA Women's Basketball Philadelphia Regional.
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A television producer in the Philadelphia area, he passed away in 2020 at the age of 54.
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A 1988 graduate of Temple University, Jones served as an adjunct professor at Temple, and also worked in the sports media relations office for four years from 2000 through 2004. He had such a commanding presence as a PA announcer, that he was asked to serve in that capacity for NCAA men's basketball tournament games in 2006 and 2012, as well as the 2011 NCAA Women's Basketball Philadelphia Regional.
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A television producer in the Philadelphia area, he passed away in 2020 at the age of 54.
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Ep. 28: Vice President/Debbie & Stanley Lefkowitz '65 Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson
Friday, December 12
Ep. 27: Men's Crew Student-Athlete Adam Curran
Thursday, December 11
MBB Press Conference vs. Georgian Court (Adam Fisher)
Tuesday, December 09
MBB Press Conference vs. Georgian Court (Connor Gal & Jordan Mason)
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