| Stan Jones | |
| Birth Date: | 16 November 1938 |
| Birth Place: | Highley, England |
| Position: | centre half |
| Youthclubs1: | Kidderminster Harriers |
| Years1: | 1956–1960 |
| Years2: | 1960–1968 |
| Years3: | 1968–1973 |
| Years4: | 1973–? |
| Years5: | ?–1976 |
| Clubs5: | Hednesford Town[1] |
| Caps1: | 30 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Caps2: | 239 |
| Goals2: | 2 |
| Caps3: | 205 |
| Goals3: | 7 |
| Manageryears1: | 1973–? |
| Managerclubs1: | Kidderminster Harriers |
Stan Jones (born 16 November 1938) is an English former football defender. After starting in non-league football with Kidderminster Harriers, he played in the Football League for Walsall (two spells) and West Bromwich Albion.[1]
Jones played youth football for Staffordshire where he was spotted by Kidderminster Harriers.[2] After making his name at the club he was briefly associated with Wolverhampton Wanderers as an amateur before signing for Walsall in 1956.[2] A tall, burly defender noted for his strong tackling and aerial ability, Jones attracted the attention of West Bromwich Albion and moved to the Hawthorns in May 1960 for a fee of £7,000, having been central to Walsall's Fourth Division title success in the 1959-60 season.[2]
At Albion Jones displaced Joe Kennedy from the number five shirt, becoming first choice at centre back for much of the 1960s.[2] However he missed the 1966 Football League Cup Final, Albion's only trophy win during his time at the club, due to injury.[2] The following season Jones lost his place in the Albion first team to new signing Eddie Colquhoun and in March 1968 was allowed to leave and return to Walsall.[2]
Jones remained at Fellows Park until 1973 when he returned to Kidderminster as player-manager.[2] He subsequently signed for Hednesford Town as a player before retiring in 1976.[2]
Having retired from playing he remained in the game, coaching at Coleshill Town, Walsall (where he was involved in youth and reserve team matters[3]) and Burton Albion before starting a sports equipment business in Walsall.[2]