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Itch Jones was born on 1939 in Herrin, Illinois, U.S., is a Richard C. Itch" Jones is college baseball coach college baseball coach. Discover Itch Jones's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?

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Age 85 years old
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Born 1939
Birthday 1939
Birthplace Herrin, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1938

Richard C. "Itch" Jones (born 1938) is a retired college baseball coach.

Jones broke his leg while in third grade, and the cast he had to wear caused severe itching.

To get a measure of relief, he stuck a flyswatter handle between the cast and his leg.

His cousin, Albert, nicknamed him "Itchy."

The nickname stuck, though in later years it was shortened to "Itch."

1960

A 1960 graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Jones played second base under Abe Martin.

He then played one year in the Baltimore Orioles minor-league system.

1961

In 1961 Jones accepted a position at Jacksonville High School coaching freshman football and junior varsity basketball.

1964

In 1964 Jones was promoted to head varsity basketball coach.

In 1964 Jones led his JHS team to the Sweet Sixteen in the Illinois High School basketball tournament.

1966

Jones became head baseball coach at MacMurray College in 1966.

1968

He then returned to his alma mater as an assistant under Joe Lutz in 1968, becoming head coach in 1970.

In 21 years, he led the Salukis to 10 NCAA tournaments and three College World Series.

1971

His best team was the 1971 unit, which came within one game of winning the national title.

His record of 738-345-5 is still the best in school history.

He was named national coach of the year twice, in 1971 and 1977.

1991

In 1991, Jones moved to Illinois as head coach.

2000

In 15 years, he compiled a record of 474-373-1, including two Big Ten regular-season titles, a Big Ten Tournament title in 2000, and two NCAA tournament appearances.

2005

He retired after the 2005 season.

2015

At the time of his retirement, he was the 15th winningest coach in collegiate baseball history.

Twenty of Jones' players went on to play in the major leagues, including Dave Stieb, Steve Finley and Scott Spezio.