Bakersfield, CA - Former Renegade Football standout George Jones has been selected as a member of the 2020 California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Hall of Fame Induction Class.

Jones, a native of South Carolina, played running back at BC from 1993-94. During his freshman year at BC, Jones was named 1st Team All-Conference at running back, was named the team's Most Valuable Running Back and received the Ray M. Aguirre Memorial Award. In his sophomore year, he set the national record with 1,567 rushing yards (averaging 8.9 yards per carry) and scored 34 touchdowns. During this year, he broke OJ Simpson's junior college record for number of touchdowns in one season. He was named 1st Team All-American on all junior college publications, named Junior College Player of the Year by Cal-Hi, Western Conference Player of the Year, Potato Bowl Player of the Year and named MVP of the team. During his two-year career at Bakersfield College, he rushed for 2,600 yards and scored 41 touchdowns.

"I am forever grateful to Coach Bowser, the entire coaching staff, Bakersfield Community College faculty and staff and the entire Bakersfield community for welcoming a young kid from South Carolina into the community", Jones commented on the impact attending BC had on him. "I was challenged to work harder, play smarter and achieve greatness.  The two years I spent at BC prepared me for a successful collegiate and professional football career.  I am honored to be inducted into the California Community College Athletic Association Hall of Fame and proud of what I was able accomplish as a Renegade.  BC will forever hold a special place in my heart."

George was recruited and received a scholarship to San Diego State University. In his first year at running back, he broke Marshall Faulk's rushing yards and TD records. He held these records until 2016. During that season, he played 5 games with a broken jaw and his mouth wired closed. Due to his success on the field, he was identified as a Heisman Trophy candidate. He received many accolades including being named a Doak Walker finalist, named to San Diego's Hall of Champions Amateur Player of the Year, WAC Player of the Year and ESPY Runner-Up for 'Run of the Year'. George was named All-American by Associated Press, Football News, Football Writers of America, Sporting News, Walter Camp and American Football Coaches Association.

In 1997, he was a 5th Round Draft Pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers and named MVP of the preseason. George went on to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns.

Jones, along with three other inductees will be honored during ceremonies on April 1 at the Doubletree by Hilton Ontario Airport during the CCCAA's annual convention. Their induction builds the prestigious Hall of Fame, which was founded in 1984, to 144 members. Click here to read the release on the CCCAA website.