About Colin Jones
Lived 1940 – 2016 (aged 76). Colin Jones was a British association football player.
George Colin Jones (8 September 1940 – 25 October 2016) was an English footballer. He played in The Football League for Chester.
A wing half, Jones was one of several youngsters to get his first-team chance with Chester in the closing stages of the 1959–60. But he only enjoyed three outings for the club before joining Wrexham, where he failed to make a league appearance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Jones?
English footballer (1940-2016)
When was Colin Jones born?
Colin Jones was born on 8 September 1940 in Chester.
When did Colin Jones die?
Colin Jones died on 25 October 2016.
What was Colin Jones's occupation?
Colin Jones was an association football player.
What nationality was Colin Jones?
Colin Jones was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Colin Jones (footballer, born 1940)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Jones. https://biography.guide/colin-jones-association-football-player/
MLA: "Colin Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-jones-association-football-player/.
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