About John H. Jones
Lived 1873 – 1955 (aged 82). John H. Jones was a British association football player.
James Henry Jones (18 November 1873 – 27 December 1955) was a British footballer who competed in the 1900 Olympic Games, playing in one match as a goalkeeper, and winning a gold medal.
He was the secretary of Upton Park F.C., a London-based amateur football team. The team were invited to participate in the 1900 Summer Olympics by the Amateur Status Committee of the Football Association. Upton Park won the tournament with a 4–0 victory over the French representative USFSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John H. Jones?
English footballer, born 1873
When was John H. Jones born?
John H. Jones was born on 18 November 1873 in London.
When did John H. Jones die?
John H. Jones died on 27 December 1955 in Hove.
What was John H. Jones's occupation?
John H. Jones was an association football player.
What nationality was John H. Jones?
John H. Jones was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Jones (footballer, born 1873)
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