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Liverpool and Wales star Joey Jones dies aged 70

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 22 – Joey Jones, the first Welshman to win the European Cup, made 479 appearances for Wrexham and won five major trophies with Liverpool, becoming a beloved figure in British football history.

  • Joey Jones, former Liverpool and Wales defender, has died at the age of 70.
  • He played 100 games for Liverpool from 1975 to 1978, winning two European Cups, a UEFA Cup, and a league title.
  • John Aldridge confirmed Jones' passing, describing him as a lovely man and an inspirational full back.
  • Wrexham AFC expressed their devastation at the loss of club legend Joey Jones.
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Welsh soccer hero Jones dies

Joey Jones, the Welsh soccer hero who won two European Cups with Liverpool and was dubbed "Mr Wrexham", has died. He was 70.

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Ryan Reynolds pays tribute after death of Joey Jones

Llandudno-born left-back Jones made 479 appearances for the Red Dragons.

·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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English soccer legend known as ‘Mr. Wrexham’ dies

Former Wrexham and Liverpool soccer star Joey Jones, who was nicknamed "Mr. Wrexhman" and led Liverpool to winning two European Cups, has died at age 70.

·Cleveland, United States
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"Fight Against a Disease": Liverpool Fc Mourns for Former European Cup Winners

Joey Jones was the first Welsh to win a European Cup. Now the former national player and Liverpool professional has died.

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Foot: Former Liverpool Defender, Joey Jones Died at 70

While he spent 11 years in Liverpool, Joey Jones died at the age of 70.

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Joey Jones tribute: Wrexham is not going to see a funeral like it

Gary Bennett has spoke of his total devastation at hearing the news that Wrexham legend Joey Jones has died.

·Wrexham, United Kingdom
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