Harry Jones (footballer, born 1911)

Harry Jones (26 October 1911 – 22 February 1957) was an English footballer who played at inside-right and centre-forward. He was nicknamed Popeye.

Harry Jones
Personal information
Full name Harry Joseph Jones
Date of birth 26 October 1911
Place of birth Haydock, England
Date of death 22 February 1957(1957-02-22) (aged 45)
Place of death Preston, England
Position(s) Inside-right/Centre-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1933 Preston North End
1933–1943 West Bromwich Albion
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

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Jones was born in Haydock, Lancashire. He signed as a professional with Preston North End in July 1928 before moving on to West Bromwich Albion for £500 in 1933. Jones appeared as a guest player for Everton and Blackburn Rovers during the early part of the Second World War, before retiring due to illness and injury in 1943. He died in Preston in 1957, aged 45.

References

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  • Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. pp. 128–129. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.