Joseph Patrick Jones was born on 4 March 1955 in Llandudno and became one of Wales's best known full-backs, a figure celebrated both on the pitch and among memorabilia collectors. Featured on Walkouts as a signature name from a golden era, his career balances club success, international consistency and a lasting place in supporters' collections through authentic autograph items and signed shirts.
Jones began his career at Wrexham, joining the club as a teenager in 1971 and making his debut at 17 in a Welsh Cup tie. He quickly established himself at right-back and helped the side to notable domestic runs, including a run to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1974. He was part of the Wrexham side that lifted the Welsh Cup in 1975, a formative achievement that marked him out for bigger clubs.
His performances earned a move to Liverpool in July 1975 where he joined a team under Bob Paisley. Jones made his Liverpool debut on 16 August 1975 and scored his first goal for the club on 9 November 1976. He was a member of the side that secured domestic and continental honours, including the European Cup success of the 1976-77 campaign, becoming the first Welshman to receive a European Cup winners medal with Liverpool.
After exactly 100 appearances for Liverpool he returned to Wrexham in 1978. His career later took him to Chelsea in 1982, where he played a key role in the club's battle to avoid relegation and then in winning promotion as Second Division champions in 1983-84. Jones moved to Huddersfield Town in 1985, was named the club's player of the year in his first season, and finally returned once more to Wrexham, retiring at the end of the 1991-92 season.
On the international stage Jones made his Wales debut in November 1975 against Austria and went on to win 72 caps, scoring one goal, with his last action coming in a friendly away to Canada in May 1986. At the time of his death he was among the most capped Welsh players and remained a respected figure for his consistent service to country and club.
For collectors, Joey Jones items carry clear provenance, reflecting achievements with Liverpool and long association with Wrexham. Signed shirts, authentic autographs and match‑used style pieces are sought by fans who value physical connections to the matches and competitions he featured in, notably the European Cup campaigns. Provenance notes that reference appearances, dates and competition records increase the appeal of memorabilia and help authenticate each piece for display or archive.
Jones underwent cardiac surgery in 2002, later working in coaching and youth development at Wrexham, and he passed away on 22 July 2025. His legacy is both sporting and collectible, with signed shirts and authentic merchandise preserving the memory of a player who bridged local loyalty and European success. For fans and collectors who follow curated releases, Walkouts remains a reference point for verified Joey Jones memorabilia and preserved provenance.
