Emlyn Jones, also known as Mickey Jones (born 29 November 1907) was a Welsh professional

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Career

Born in

Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil () is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of K ...

, Jones played for Everton,

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and Shirley Town.

Family

Jones was one of five brothers who all played professional football, the others being Shoni, Ivor, Bryn and Bert. His son Ken and nephews Bryn and

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were also players.

References

1907 births Year of death missing Welsh men's footballers Everton F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Shirley Town F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football players not categorized by position Footballers from Merthyr Tydfil {{Wales-footy-bio-stub