'He was a light': Legendary retired Raven Jacoby Jones dies

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Retired Baltimore Raven wide receiver Jacoby Jones has passed away at the age of 40. Jones left a significant impact on the Ravens, known for his memorable plays like the Mile-High Miracle and a record-breaking kickoff return in Super Bowl XLVII. He continued his career with other NFL teams and later transitioned into coaching.

Keywords: Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens, NFL, Super Bowl XLVII, Mile-High Miracle

Source: WBAL Baltimore

Update At: 7/15/2024

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