Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has selected his wife Gene as presenter at the Hall of Fame. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Jones chooses wife Gene as presenter for HOF induction

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Rachel Wold | Last updated 7/5/17

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones paid high tribute to his wife Gene, who will present him at this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

Issuing a touching statement, Jones called her, “the backbone of our family,” and said she is “my closest advisor, my best friend.”

Jerry Jones on selecting his wife, Gene Jones, as his presenter for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: pic.twitter.com/JWfk0Iqqbz

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This is a gracious statement by Jones.

According to NFL.com, Mrs. Jones will join other famous football wives on the platform in Canton, including Brenda Warner, Kim Singletary and Deanna Favre at the Aug. 5 ceremony.

As for Jones, she and Jerry are icons in the NFL world and have been married 54 years. The saying “happy wife, happy life” surely comes to mind in reading Jerry’s sentimental tribute to his wife Gene.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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