About Les Jones
Lived 1922 – 1989 (aged 66). Les Jones was an Australian australian rules football player.
Leslie William "Les" Jones (1 October 1922 – 22 May 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Jones, a follower, made his league debut in round 18 of the 1944 VFL season. He played a preliminary final in his second VFL appearance and his third senior game was the 1944 Grand Final, which Richmond lost to Fitzroy. His appearance was only made possible when he was granted leave from the Army. After leaving Richmond he captain-coached Yallourn.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Jones?
Australian rules footballer, born 1922
When was Les Jones born?
Les Jones was born on 1 October 1922 in Chelsea.
When did Les Jones die?
Les Jones died on 22 May 1989.
What was Les Jones's occupation?
Les Jones was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Les Jones?
Les Jones was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Jones (Australian footballer, born 1922)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Jones. https://biography.guide/les-jones-australian-rules-football-player-1922/
MLA: "Les Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-jones-australian-rules-football-player-1922/.
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