Jones was 4-4 with two shutouts and a 2.00 ERA after a his 1954 call-up by the Cardinals.
He was traded with Red Scoendienst in one of GM Frank Lane's many unpopular trades,
a six-for-three deal with the Giants. Jones later scouted for the Yankees.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»November 30, 1959: The Orioles trade Billy Loes and Billy O'Dell to the Giants for P Gordon Jones, OF Jackie Brandt, and C Roger McCardell. O'Dell will win 56 games for the Giants.