Overview
- The Padres announced Wednesday that Jones died Tuesday at age 75, and no cause of death has been disclosed.
- Jones became the first Padres pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in 1976 after leading MLB in wins, starts, innings and complete games, and he was a two-time All-Star.
- His peak was followed by a torn nerve near his left biceps in his final 1976 start that required surgery, and he later finished his 10-year MLB career with the Mets.
- The franchise retired his No. 35 in 1997 and inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1999 as part of the inaugural class.
- The club’s statement offered condolences to his wife, Marie, and highlighted his enduring presence in San Diego as an ambassador, broadcaster and mentor.