John Thomas Jones (25 November 1916 – 1978) was a Welsh

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. A goalkeeper, he was known as "Jones the Cap".

Career

Jones joined

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as an amateur in July 1936 and signed professional forms that December. Working as understudy to

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, he played just four games – three in the

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and one in the FA Cup. He was given a free transfer in April 1937. He then moved on to Northampton Town and Oldham Athletic.

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1916 births 1978 deaths People from Holywell, Flintshire Footballers from Flintshire Welsh men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Brentford F.C. wartime guest players English Football League players Northampton Town F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Port Vale F.C. players {{Wales-footy-goalkeeper-stub