Bob Jones (footballer, born 1902)
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Full name
Robert H. Jones[1]
Date of birth
9 January 1902[1]
Place of birth
Everton, England
Date of death
January 1989 (aged 86–87)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert H. Jones[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 1902[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Everton, England | ||
| Date of death | January 1989 (aged 86–87) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1924–1926 | Everton | 3 | (0) |
| 1926–1929 | Southport | 16 | (0) |
| 1929–1937 | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| 1937–1939 | Cardiff City | 58 | (0) |
| 1939–1950 | Southport | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert H. Jones (9 January 1902 – 1989) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He began his career with Everton, where he made his professional debut, and Southport but was unable to establish himself in either side.
He joined Bolton Wanderers in 1929, replacing Dick Pym as first choice goalkeeper before going on to make over 200 appearances in all competitions for the club. He joined Cardiff City in 1937 where he finished his playing career before working as a trainer with Southport.