Former NFL Star Homer Jones, Credited With Inventing Football Spike TD Celebration, Dies at 82

Former Giants wide receiver Homer Jones has died at the age of 82 after battling lung cancer.
Jones played for the Giants from 1964 to 1969 and was selected to two Pro Bowls for his accomplishments on the field.
He was credited with being the first player to spike the football after scoring a touchdown, a move that has since become popular.
Jones ranks sixth all-time among Giants receivers with 4,845 receiving yards and 35 touchdowns over his six-year career.
He retired at the age of 29 and is survived by his six children.