About Gordon Jones
Lived 1913 – 1999 (aged 86). Gordon Jones was an Australian australian rules football player.
Gordon Lindsay Jones (2 November 1913 – 3 December 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He was the cousin of Melbourne footballers Colin Niven and Ray Niven.
A Maryborough recruit, he had a strong year in 1938 when he gathered 12 Brownlow Medal votes to finish as the best-placed Melbourne player and equal ninth overall.
Jones debuted in league football with a solid performance as a ruckman in the opening round of the 1935 VFL season when Melbourne lost to Essendon 15.9 (99) to 24.15 (159).
He was primarily a follower during his career but also played at centre half back, the position in which he was a member of Melbourne's 1939 and 1940 premiership teams.
Jones won the Donald Gift in 1935.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon Jones?
Australian rules footballer (1913–1999)
When was Gordon Jones born?
Gordon Jones was born on 1 November 1913 in Bealiba.
When did Gordon Jones die?
Gordon Jones died on 3 December 1999 in Perth.
What was Gordon Jones's occupation?
Gordon Jones was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Gordon Jones?
Gordon Jones was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Gordon Jones (Australian footballer)
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