Ed “Too Tall” Jones Named Guest Speaker at 2015 West Texas Sports Banquet

MIDLAND, TX. — Former Dallas Cowboys legend Ed “Too Tall” Jones has been named a guest speaker at the 2015 West Texas Sports Banquet and Memoribilia Auction. Former Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers pitcher Ferguson Jenkins “Fergie” will be the keynote speaker replacing Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez who was not able to attend for personal reasons. The event is on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Midland Country Club. Source: mrt.com

 Photo shows Ed “Too Tall” Jones speaking with 'You And Me This Morning' in 2012.

Photo shows Ed “Too Tall” Jones speaking with ‘You And Me This Morning’ in 2012.

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