Rod Jones
Welsh footballer (born 1946)
About Rod Jones
Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 75). Rod Jones was a British association football player and association football coach.
Rod "Roddy" Jones (14 June 1946 - 4 May 2022) was a Welsh former professional footballer. A striker, he joined Newport County in 1969 from local club Lovells Athletic. He went on to make 288 appearances for Newport scoring 65 goals. In 1979, he joined Barry Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rod Jones?
Welsh footballer (born 1946)
When was Rod Jones born?
Rod Jones was born on 14 June 1946 in Rhiwderin.
When did Rod Jones die?
Rod Jones died on 4 May 2022.
What was Rod Jones's occupation?
Rod Jones was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Rod Jones?
Rod Jones was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rod Jones (Welsh footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rod Jones. https://biography.guide/rod-jones-association-football-player/
MLA: "Rod Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rod-jones-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Rod Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rod-jones-association-football-player/.
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