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Garry Jones

1950 – 2016

English footballer

Association football player
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About Garry Jones

Lived 1950 – 2016 (aged 65). Garry Jones was a British association football player.

Garry Edwin Jones (11 December 1950 – 6 April 2016) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward.

In 1965, at the age of 15, he was known locally for playing for the Manchester schoolboys.

Spending most of his career (1968–1975) at Bolton Wanderers, playing 236 games and scoring 55 goals, he also had spells at Sheffield United, Los Angeles Aztecs, Blackpool, Hereford United, and Runcorn. in Bolton's victory over Manchester City in the League Cup.

Personal life Jones lived in Bramhall, Cheshire, he has three children and 8 grandchildren. He died on 6 April 2016.

Honours

Bolton Wanderers Football League Third Division champions: 1972–73 Runcorn Alliance Premier League champions: 1981–82

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Important facts

Born
11 December 1950, Wythenshawe
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 April 2016, Bramhall
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Garry Jones?

English footballer (1950-2016)

When was Garry Jones born?

Garry Jones was born on 11 December 1950 in Wythenshawe.

When did Garry Jones die?

Garry Jones died on 6 April 2016 in Bramhall.

What was Garry Jones's occupation?

Garry Jones was an association football player.

What nationality was Garry Jones?

Garry Jones was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Garry Jones

· Wikidata: Q16145331

· DBpedia: Garry Jones

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