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Lived 1862 – 1946 (aged 83). Humphrey Jones was a British association football player, association football referee and association football coach.

Humphrey Percy Jones (7 December 1862 – 10 June 1946) was a Welsh footballer who played for Bangor, Swifts, East Stirlingshire, Queen's Park and the Wales national football team.

Jones was born in Bangor and played football the Friars School before moving to play with Bangor F.C. After moving to Bangor, Jones earned his first international cap for Wales in 1885 against England in the British Home Championship. Jones left Bangor to play for Swifts and then moved to Scotland to become a schoolmaster (at Blairlodge School, Polmont) where he played for East Stirlingshire and Queen's Park, also featuring for Corinthian on a regular basis. He made a single appearance for Everton in 1890.

Jones won 14 caps and scored one goal for the Wales national football team between 1885 and 1891. He was the team captain for 13 of these matches, including on his debut.

Jones was one of several Welsh international footballers chosen to referee international matches during the 19th century. He refereed the decisive match of the 1895–96 British Home Championship between Scotland and England.

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Who was Humphrey Jones?

Welsh footballer (1862-1946)

When was Humphrey Jones born?

Humphrey Jones was born on 7 December 1862 in Bangor.

When did Humphrey Jones die?

Humphrey Jones died on 10 June 1946 in Gateshead.

What was Humphrey Jones's occupation?

Humphrey Jones was an association football player, association football referee and association football coach.

What nationality was Humphrey Jones?

Humphrey Jones was British.

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· Wikipedia: Humphrey Jones

· Wikidata: Q5941475

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