Whether it was Powell Valley High School, the University of Virginia, or the National Football League, 2018 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Thomas Jones, knew how to run the football. The record setting running back from Big Stone Gap, VA is one of just thirty-one players in NFL history to rush for over 10,000 yards. 11-years removed from a stellar NFL career, Jones is now tackling life after football and putting a spotlight on the challenges and change in mindset many of his peers face once their playing days are over. Jones has served as Executive Producer on Amazon Prime’s “Life After” docuseries, which follows twelve retired NFL players as they face a new chapter of their lives following their professional football careers. The 8-part series premiered on October 18 and tackles many topics such as mental health and identity struggles, all while showing the strength of the human spirit. Jones joined the #HallCall Interview Series to discuss the series, and his own transition away from the playing field.
