John Jones (footballer, born 1916)

John Thomas Jones (25 November 1916 – 1978) was a Welsh footballer. A goalkeeper, he was known as "Jones the Cap".

Career Jones joined Port Vale as an amateur in July 1936 and signed professional forms that December. Working as understudy to Allan Todd, he played just four games – three in the Third Division North 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.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPort Vale1936–37Third Division North30100040Northampton Town1937–38Third Division South000000001938–39Third Division South15000201701946–47Third Division South31040003501947–48Third Division South2504000290Total7108020810Oldham Athletic1948–49Third Division North2204000260Total960130201110

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