About Burke Jones
Lived 1903 – 1983 (aged 79). Burke Jones was an American association football player.
Burke Jones (April 25, 1903 – January 30, 1983) was an American soccer player. He earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1924. His first two caps came in the 1924 Summer Olympics. The U.S. won its first game 1–0 against Estonia, but lost to Uruguay in the quarterfinals. Following its elimination from the tournament, the U.S. played two exhibition games. Jones played the first, a win over Poland. That was Jones' last game with the national team. At the time of the Olympics, he played for the Bridgevill Football Club.
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Who was Burke Jones?
American soccer player (1903-1983)
When was Burke Jones born?
Burke Jones was born on 25 April 1903 in Bridgeville.
When did Burke Jones die?
Burke Jones died on 30 January 1983 in Carnegie.
What was Burke Jones's occupation?
Burke Jones was an association football player.
What nationality was Burke Jones?
Burke Jones was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Burke Jones. https://biography.guide/burke-jones/
MLA: "Burke Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/burke-jones/.
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