About Wat Jones
Lived 1917 – 1994 (aged 77). Wat Jones was a British cricketer.
Watkin Edward Jones (6 July 1917 – 23 August 1994) was a Welsh cricketer. Jones was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, Glamorgan.
Jones made his first-class debut for Glamorgan against Lancashire in the 1946 County Championship. From 1947 to 1947, he played 4 further first-class matches for Glamorgan, playing his last first-class match against Sussex at Cardiff Arms Park. In his 5 first-class matches, he took 13 wickets at a bowling average of 26.30, with best figures of 7/92 against Kent.
Jones' day job as a police officer prevented him from playing more often. Jones died on 23 August 1994 at Morriston, Glamorgan.
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Who was Wat Jones?
Welsh cricketer (1917-1994)
When was Wat Jones born?
Wat Jones was born on 6 July 1917 in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.
When did Wat Jones die?
Wat Jones died on 23 August 1994 in Morriston.
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Wat Jones was a cricketer.
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Wat Jones was British.
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