British basketball executive and Hall of Famer (1906-1981) who helped popularize basketball in Europe and in Asia. He's perhaps more widely known for his controversial decision in the 1972 Olympic Basketball Final. The United States appeared to have defeated the Soviet Union 50-49 for an unprecedented eighth straight gold medal. However, Jones came out of the stands and ordered the time clock technician to put three seconds back on the game clock. The ruling allowed the Soviet team to score a final basket and win 51-50. Scarce matte-finish 4 x 5.75 close-up photo of Renato William Jones, signed in black felt tip, "R. W. Jones." In fine condition, with a bit of light silvering to background.
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