T. G. Jones

Thomas George " T. G. " Jones ( born October 12, 1917 in Connah 's Quay, Wales, † 3 January 2004) was a Welsh football player.

Life and career

Jones was known for his delicate handling of ball and opponent and was designated as a gentleman of football. Many variables such as Stanley Matthews or Dixie Dean referred to him as the best player they had ever seen. In 1932, the Welsh for the AFC and Wrexham in 1934 to pro. Two years later he moved for £ 3,000 to Everton. He remained until 1950, when the Toffees in 1939 and won the English championship. When the Italian club AS Roma offered a then-record transfer fee of £ 15,000 for him rejected Everton. After a serious injury that kept him four months to the bedside, he ended his active career in 1950. Internationally, he played 17 times for the Welsh national football team. After his playing career he became a coach and was responsible, among other things Bangor City and Rhyl FC. In 2000 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Everton FC. T. G. Jones died in 2004 at the age of 86 years.

Stations

  • Wrexham AFC 1936-1938
  • Everton FC 1938-1950

Achievements

  • National football team (Wales )
  • Welshman
  • Football coach (Wales )
  • Born 1917
  • Died in 2004
  • Man
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