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Robert Jones

1868 – 1939

Welsh footballer, born 1868

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Lived 1868 – 1939 (aged 70–71). Robert Jones was a British association football player.

Robert Samuel Jones (1868–1939) was a Welsh footballer who played as a full back. He gained one international cap for Wales in 1894.

He joined Everton in December 1887. He was described as a burly, reliable reserve player in one source. Robert Jones made his League debut on 8 September 1888, playing at centre-half, at Anfield, the then home of Everton. The home team defeated the visitors Accrington 2–1. Robert Jones appeared in only one of the 22 League matches played by Everton in season 1888–89. Playing as a centre-half (one appearance) he played in the Everton defence when they restricted the opposition to one–League–goal–in–a–match once.

Robert Jones played 7 League games for Everton, before moving to Ardwick (who later became Manchester City) in the 1890s, and he played 18 League games for them.

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Important facts

Born
1868, Wrexham
Birth century
Also known as
Robert Samuel Jones

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Jones?

Welsh footballer, born 1868

When was Robert Jones born?

Robert Jones was born in 1868 in Wrexham.

When did Robert Jones die?

Robert Jones died on 25 May 1939.

What was Robert Jones's occupation?

Robert Jones was an association football player.

What nationality was Robert Jones?

Robert Jones was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Jones

· Wikidata: Q7346173

· DBpedia: Robert Jones (footballer, born 1868)

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