Tom Jones (footballer, born 1916)

Thomas Jones (1916–) was an English footballer who played as a Central Defender for Accrington Stanley and Oldham Athletic, and guested for Rochdale during World War II. He was born in Little Hulton. His career came to an end in 1945 when he lost both feet to a land mine after the D-Day Landings.

Tom Jones
Personal information
Full name Thomas Jones
Date of birth 1916
Place of birth Little Hulton
Position(s) Central Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1936 Little Hulton
1938 Accrington Stanley 10 (1)
1939 Oldham Athletic 1 (0)
1940-1944Rochdale (guest)
Total 11 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career Statistics

Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Accrington Stanley 1937–38 Third Division North 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1938–39 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
Oldham Athletic 1938–39 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 11 1 0 0 0 0 11 1

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References

  1. Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001 by Steven Phillipps. ISBN 1874427097
  2. https://www.enfa.co.uk/
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