John Jones (footballer born 1916)

John Jones
Personal information
Full name John Thomas Jones
Date of birth 25 November 1916(1916-11-25)
Place of birth Holywell, Wales
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1936–1937 Port Vale 3 (0)
Northampton Town
Oldham Athletic
Total 3+ (0+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

John Thomas Jones (born 25 November 1916) is a Welsh former footballer, known as 'Jones the Cap'.

Playing career

Jones joined Port Vale as an amateur in July 1936 and signed professional forms that December. He played just four games – three in the Football League and one in the FA Cup and was given a free transfer in April 1937. He then moved on to Northampton Town and Oldham Athletic.[1]

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