Unpacking the Controversy: The Story Behind Jerry Jones’ 1957 Photo Referenced by LeBron James

 

LEBRON JAMES has brought up the controversial photo of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that was taken in 1957.

In a media session this week, the NBA superstar wanted to talk about the picture that’s surfaced in recent weeks featuring the Dallas Cowboys owner.

Jerry Jones appeared in the background of a photo from 19572

Jerry Jones appeared in the background of a photo from 1957Credit: AP

LeBron James wanted to know why Jerry Jones hasn't faced more questions2

LeBron James wanted to know why Jerry Jones hasn’t faced more questionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The picture is in black and white and from 1957.

It apparently shows a crowd of white pupils trying to block a group of black students from entering the doors of North Little Rock High School.

Cowboys owner Jones, 80, appears in the photo at the age of 14.

And James wondered why more questions weren’t asked about the historic picture.

He referenced former teammate Kyrie Irving and the scrutiny he faced for sharing a link to anti-semitic posts.

Irving was suspended for eight games and recently returned to the team.

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Speaking after a win over Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, James said to media: “I got one question for you guys before you guys leave.

“I was thinking when I was on my way over here, I was wondering why I haven’t gotten a question from you guys about the Jerry Jones photo.

“But when the Kyrie [Irving] thing was going on, you guys were quick to ask us questions about that.”

The NBA superstar continued: “Me personally, I don’t condone any hate to any kind. To any race. To Jewish communities, to Black communities, to Asian communities. You guys know where I stand.

“I believe what Kyrie did caused some harm to a lot of people. And he has since, over the last – I think it was today, or yesterday – he apologized.

“But he caused some harm, and I think it’s unfortunate.

“But it seems like to me that the whole Jerry Jones situation, photo – and I know it was years and years ago and we all make mistakes,

“I get it — but it seems like it’s just been buried under, like, ‘Oh, it happened. OK, we just move on.’

“And I was just kind of disappointed that I haven’t received that question from you guys.”

Jones was recently forced to address the photo from 1957.Speaking after a Thanksgiving day win for the Dallas Cowboys, he said: “I didn’t know at the time the monumental event really that was going on.

“I’m sure glad that we’re a long way from that. I am. That would remind me to just continue to do everything we can to not have those kinds of things happen.”

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