Gerry Jones
- August 18, 2021
- 75 years
About Gerry Jones
Gerry Jones, 75, English footballer (Stoke City, Macclesfield Town, Stafford Rangers).
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|Gerald Jones (30 December 1945 – 18 August 2021) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.
Life and career
Jones was born in Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent and began his career with local side Stoke City. He played seven matches for Stoke in three seasons without establishing himself in Tony Waddington's first team and was released in May 1967. He went on to play for non-league sides Stafford Rangers and Macclesfield Town.
Jones died on 18 August 2021, at the age of 75.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.In which city was Gerry Jones born?
- A.Macclesfield
- B.Middleport, Stoke-on-Trentcorrect
- C.London
- D.Stafford
Gerry Jones was born in Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent.
Source: Life and career section
2.On what date was Gerry Jones born?
- A.15 June 1940
- B.22 November 1942
- C.30 December 1945correct
- D.10 January 1950
Gerald Jones was born on 30 December 1945.
Source: Introduction
3.For which professional team did Gerry Jones play in the Football League?
- A.Macclesfield Town
- B.Manchester United
- C.Stafford Rangers
- D.Stoke Citycorrect
Gerry Jones played in the Football League for Stoke City.
Source: Introduction
4.How many matches did Gerry Jones play for Stoke City?
- A.Sevencorrect
- B.Ten
- C.Twelve
- D.Five
Gerry Jones played seven matches for Stoke in three seasons.
Source: Life and career section
5.In what year was Gerry Jones released by Stoke City?
- A.1965
- B.1967correct
- C.1968
- D.1966
Gerry Jones was released by Stoke City in May 1967.
Source: Life and career section
6.Who was the manager of the Stoke City first team when Gerry Jones played there?
- A.Alf Ramsey
- B.Tony Waddingtoncorrect
- C.Matt Busby
- D.Bill Shankly
Gerry Jones did not establish himself in Tony Waddington's first team at Stoke City.
Source: Life and career section
7.For how many seasons did Gerry Jones play for Stoke City?
- A.Five
- B.Threecorrect
- C.Two
- D.Four
Gerry Jones played for Stoke City for a total of three seasons.
Source: Life and career section
8.Besides Stoke City, which non-league side did Gerry Jones play for?
- A.Wrexham
- B.Port Vale
- C.Crewe Alexandra
- D.Stafford Rangerscorrect
Gerry Jones played for non-league side Stafford Rangers after his time at Stoke City.
Source: Life and career section
9.Which other non-league club did Gerry Jones represent in his career?
- A.Macclesfield Towncorrect
- B.Newcastle Town
- C.Kidsgrove Athletic
- D.Leek Town
Gerry Jones went on to play for non-league side Macclesfield Town.
Source: Life and career section
10.On what date did Gerry Jones pass away?
- A.15 May 2021
- B.25 December 2020
- C.30 December 2021
- D.18 August 2021correct
Gerry Jones died on 18 August 2021.
Source: Life and career section
11.What was the age of Gerry Jones at the time of his death?
- A.70
- B.75correct
- C.72
- D.78
Gerry Jones died at the age of 75.
Source: Introduction
12.What is the full name of the footballer known as Gerry Jones?
- A.Gary Jones
- B.Gareth Jones
- C.Gerald Jonescorrect
- D.George Jones
Gerald Jones was the full name of the English footballer known as Gerry Jones.
Source: Introduction
13.How many total professional teams in the Football League are mentioned as clubs for Gerry Jones?
- A.Three
- B.Onecorrect
- C.Two
- D.Four
Gerry Jones played in the Football League only for Stoke City.
Source: Introduction
14.What was Gerry Jones' nationality?
- A.Irish
- B.Englishcorrect
- C.Welsh
- D.Scottish
Gerry Jones was an English footballer.
Source: Introduction
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