Harry Jones (footballer, born 1911) explained

Harry Jones
Fullname:Harry Joseph Jones
Birth Date:26 October 1911
Birth Place:Haydock, England
Death Place:Preston, England
Position:Inside-right/Centre-forward
Years1:1928–1933
Years2:1933–1943
Clubs2:West Bromwich Albion

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, 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.

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