About Les Jones
Lived 1910 – 1956 (aged 45). Les Jones was an Australian australian rules football player.
Leslie Jones (22 February 1910 – 11 January 1956) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Jones was a member of three premiership teams at East Fremantle, in 1928, 1929 and 1930. The Western Australian player came to Melbourne in 1933 and went on to appear in nine seasons with the club, mostly at half forward. He was on a half forward flank in their 1939 premiership team, contributing three goals in the grand final. The following year he became playing coach of Terang, but returned to Melbourne mid-season. He made one appearance in 1941, then enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Jones?
Australian rules footballer, born Feb1910
When was Les Jones born?
Les Jones was born on 22 February 1910 in Beverley.
When did Les Jones die?
Les Jones died on 11 January 1956 in Northcote.
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 (footballer, born February 1910)
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