Temple University Athletics

Hall of Fame

Merv Jones
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.
 
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.
 
A television producer in the Philadelphia area, he passed away in 2020 at the age of 54.
 
Temple Offense, 10/4/25
Sunday, October 05
Temple Defense, 10/4/25
Sunday, October 05
K.C. Keeler, 10/4/25
Sunday, October 05
Ep. 9: Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris Shaw
Friday, October 03