Super Bowl Frenzy: James Jones, From Homeless To Super
TMJ 4 Friday 4th February, 2011
GREEN BAY - "I hope people get a great taste of who he is, and see great things from him," said Tamika Jones about her husband James, the Packers wide receiver. They've known each other for eight years, but she still acts like a newly wed when she talks about him. "I still get googly eyes for him." She's also passionate about the 4th year veteran's story. "He lived in a homeless shelter until the age of 15." Tamika said both of James's parents were addicted to drugs, but the loyal son refused to leave his mom's side for years.
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