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Snoozy Jones Legacy Lives On | Birmingham News
George “Snoozy” Jones, beloved Birmingham icon and UAB football’s first line coach, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of grit, community, and sportsmanship. From state championship teams to founding Snoozy’s College Bookstore — a campus staple for 30+ years — his impact spanned coaching, business, and officiating. Even after retirement, his family kept the spirit alive with Snoozy’s Kids. Inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, Jones was more than a coach or entrepreneur — he was the heartbeat of Alabama athletics, and his loss marks the quiet closing…
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