Bob Jongen
Dutch footballer (1927–2023)
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Bob Jongen (14 May 1927 – 1 January 2023) was a German-born Dutch footballer, who played as a forward.[3]
Date of birth
14 May 1927
Place of birth
Aachen, Rhine Province, Prussia, Germany
Date of death
1 January 2023 (aged 95)
Place of death
Kerkrade, Netherlands
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 May 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Aachen, Rhine Province, Prussia, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 1 January 2023 (aged 95) | ||
| Place of death | Kerkrade, Netherlands | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1945 | Roda JC | ||
| 1945–1950 | Alemannia Aachen | ||
| 1950– | Fortuna 54 | ||
| –1957 | Roda Sport[1] | ||
| 1957–1962[2] | Fortuna 54 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Biography
Jongen was born in Aachen, Germany, but grew up in the Dutch town of Kerkrade. He played with Roda JC, Alemannia Aachen, Fortuna 54 and Roda Sport. During his time in Aachen, he also obtained his training diploma at the German Sport University Cologne.[3] After his career he was a scout and referee supervisor at Roda JC. He also owned a hotel and dance hall Le Caveau in Geleen.[4][5]
In 2018, Jongen told his story in the program Lex ontmoet… at RTV Parkstad.[3][6]