Lincoln University Athletics

One of the greatest players in the history of the Lincoln baseball program, Marcellus Jones posted batting averages of .380 or better in three of his four seasons as a Blue Tiger. LU's starting catcher between 1972-75, Jones led the MIAA in doubles with 17 in 1973 en route to earning all-league honors by the conference and honorable mention All-American status by Sports Illustrated. The Blue Tigers finished second in the MIAA standings that season. Jones became the team's captain in 1974 and 1975, batting .390 as a junior and .393 as a senior. Following his stellar career, Jones was offered a spot on the Pulaski Phillies, a minor league program of the Philadelphia Phillies, but turned it down to pursue a master's degree and a successful career as the vice president of the Kinslow Sonic Group.