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Ivor Jones

1899 – 1974

Welsh footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Ivor Jones

Lived 1899 – 1974 (aged 75). Ivor Jones was a British association football player and association football coach.

Ivor Jones (31 July 1899 – 24 November 1974) was a Welsh international footballer who played professionally as an inside right.

Family Jones came from a footballing family. His four brothers – Bryn, Shoni, Emlyn and Bert – were all professionals, as were his sons Bryn and Cliff and nephew Ken. His great-grandson Scott Neilson is also a professional footballer.

Club career Jones played for Merthyr Town, Caerphilly, Swansea Town, West Bromwich Albion, Aberystwyth Town, Aldershot, Thames, Eastside and Aberavon Harlequins.

International career Jones earned a total of 10 caps for Wales, scoring one goal.

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Important facts

Born
31 July 1899, Merthyr Tydfil
Birth century
19th century
Died
24 November 1974, Swansea
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivor Jones?

Welsh footballer (1899-1974)

When was Ivor Jones born?

Ivor Jones was born on 31 July 1899 in Merthyr Tydfil.

When did Ivor Jones die?

Ivor Jones died on 24 November 1974 in Swansea.

What was Ivor Jones's occupation?

Ivor Jones was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Ivor Jones?

Ivor Jones was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivor Jones

· Wikidata: Q6099429

· DBpedia: Ivor Jones (footballer)

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