Margie Ackles

Margie Ackles Jones (1938 – June 29, 2019) was an American figure skater, who competed in ice dance with Charles Phillips. The pair won the gold medal at the 1960 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.[1]

Margie Ackles Jones
Personal information
Full nameMarjorie Ackles Jones
Country representedUnited States
Born1938
DiedJune 29, 2019
Home townInglewood, CA
PartnerCharles Phillips
Former coachWilliam Kipp
Skating clubU.S. Figure Skating
Former skating clubLA Figure Skating Club
Retired1960
World standing4th (1959, 1960)

During her competitive career, Ackles lived in Los Angeles and worked as a secretary for an engineering firm. She and Phillips were coached by William Kipp.[2] Ackles retired from skating after the 1960 season and was engaged to be married to Ned Jones shortly afterwards.[3] She continued to teach and coach ice dancing for years after retirement. She skated and coached with the award winning Fabulous Forties synchronized ice dancing team for many years.

Personal life

Ackles and her husband had three children: Timothy, Loreen and Randall.

Death

Ackles died on June 29, 2019 at age 80.[4]

Competitive highlights

(with Phillips)

Event 1959 1960
World Championships4th4th
U.S. Championships2nd1st

References
  1. "Iceman Jenkins Launches Retirement Plan with Win", Sarasota Herald Tribune (AP story) 1 Feb 1960
  2. "Meet the U.S. Dance Champions", Skating magazine, May 1960
  3. "People", Skating magazine, June 1960
  4. 'Skating' magazine obituary


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