Benjamin James Jones (16 November 1919 – 1976) was a Welsh footballer who played as a left-back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin James Jones[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Tonypandy, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 1976 (aged 56/57) | ||
| Place of death | Watford, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m) | ||
| Position(s) |
Left-back Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1934–1947 | Slough Town | 80 | (25) |
| → Rhondda Working Men’s Club | |||
| 1947–1954 | Watford | 158 | (0) |
| Chelmsford City | |||
| International career | |||
| 1947 | Wales Amateurs | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
In 1934, Jones signed for Slough Town. At Slough, Jones played as both a left-back and a winger. During World War II, Jones returned to his native Wales to work down the mines as a Bevin Boy, combining this with playing local football for Rhondda Working Men’s Club. During this time, Jones fell ill and spent six months in hospital.[2] In September 1947, Jones joined Watford. Jones made 158 Football League appearances whilst at Watford over the course of six seasons, including a run of 47 consecutive league games played. In July 1955, following a year long sabbatical from football, Jones signed for Chelmsford City.[3]
International career edit
In 1947, Jones made two appearances for Wales Amateurs against England Amateurs.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Jimmy Jones". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "Jimmy Jones". Slough Town F.C. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "Benjamin James Jones" (PDF). Watford FC Archive. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ McColl, Brian; Gorman, Douglas; Campbell, George. "FORGOTTEN GLORIES – British Amateur Internationals 1901–1974" (PDF). pp. 117–118. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
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