About George Jones
Lived 1889 – 1969 (aged 79–80). George Jones was a British association football player.
George Edwin Jones (12 December 1889 – 1969) was an English professional footballer who played at centre-forward in the period either side of the First World War.
Football career Jones was born in Earlestown, He played in the opening match of the 1919–20 season, a 1–1 draw with Exeter City before Rawlings took over. After one appearance at inside-right in November 1919, his only run in the side came at the end of March when he replaced Rawlings for five matches at centre-forward. He scored in four of those matches, including two in an 8–1 victory over Merthyr Town on 10 April to bring his tally to a respectable five goals from seven appearances.
During his one season with the "Saints", Jones won representative honours when he scored twice for the South Eastern League XI against the London Combination.
In the 1920 close season, Jones joined Goole Town for their first season in the newly founded Yorkshire Football League.
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Who was George Jones?
English professional footballer (1889-1969)
When was George Jones born?
George Jones was born on 12 December 1889 in Bolton.
When did George Jones die?
George Jones died in 1969 in Bury.
What was George Jones's occupation?
George Jones was an association football player.
What nationality was George Jones?
George Jones was British.
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· DBpedia: George Jones (footballer, born 1889)
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