Harry Jones (footballer)

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playername = Harry Jones


fullname = Harry Joseph Jones
dateofbirth = 26 October 1911
cityofbirth = Haydock
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath = Death date and age|1957|2|22|1911|10|26|df=yes
cityofdeath = Preston
countryofdeath = England
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position = Inside-right/Centre-forward
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years = 1928–1933
1933–1943
clubs = Preston North End
West Bromwich Albion
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ntupdate = : "For other persons of a similar name see Harry Jones (disambiguation)."

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

Biography

Jones was born in Haydock. 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.

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NAME=Jones, Harry Joseph
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=English footballer
DATE OF BIRTH=26 October 1911
PLACE OF BIRTH=Haydock, England
DATE OF DEATH=22 February 1957
PLACE OF DEATH=Preston, England