Arthur Jones was an English professional

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who played as a

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. Born in

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, he started his career in

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with Heywood before joining

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club

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as an amateur in May 1927. He was then awarded a professional contract in October of the same year. Jones made his senior debut for Nelson on 4 February 1928 in the 0–3 defeat away at Durham City. The match did not go well for Jones as he was at fault for two of the opposition goals. He never made another Football League appearance and left Nelson in May 1928.

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* * Year of birth missing Year of death missing Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Heywood F.C. players Nelson F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-defender-stub