Fred Jones
Welsh outside left (soccer player), born 1938
About Fred Jones
Lived 1938 – 2013 (aged 75). Fred Jones was a British association football player and association football coach.
Fred Jones (11 January 1938 – 22 March 2013) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an outside left in the 1950s and early 1960s, and won two caps for his country's under-23 side. After developing in the youth team at Hereford United, he left to join Arsenal in January 1958. He made no first-team competitive appearances for the London club in his nine months there, although he did play in a friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt in February 1958.
In September 1958 he moved on to Brighton & Hove Albion. Spells at Swindon Town and Grimsby Town followed and he finished his League career at Reading.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Jones?
Welsh outside left (soccer player), born 1938
When was Fred Jones born?
Fred Jones was born on 11 January 1938 in Caerphilly County Borough.
When did Fred Jones die?
Fred Jones died on 22 March 2013.
What was Fred Jones's occupation?
Fred Jones was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Fred Jones?
Fred Jones was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Jones (footballer, born 1938)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Jones. https://biography.guide/fred-jones/
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