Floyd M. Jones

Class of 1949
"42 Years as an Educator and a Coach"

Floyd Jones is an honorary inductee into the Hall of Fame for his contributions to athletics in the state of New York. Floyd served as the Assistant Director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for 16 years.

As Assistant Director, Floyd was in charge of sanctioning and coordinating state championships, rules publications and administering the Good Sports Program. He has been responsible for improving policy and procedures for over 29 Championships, including 10 which were initiated during his tenure.

At Beacon, Floyd lettered in basketball, football and baseball. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education at Brockport in 1954 and an administrative certificate at Ithaca. For over 42 years Floyd was a physical education teacher, coach and athletic administrator. During Floyd's basketball coaching career he accumulated a 263-133 win-loss record.

New York State athletes owe a huge debt of gratitude to Floyd M. Jones for his dedication and sacrifice on their behalf.