Ray Jones
English footballer with QPR stardom
Born
1988
37 years ago
Died
August 25th, 2007
18 years ago — 19 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a forward, contributing significantly to Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in the Football League Championship. Made his professional debut with QPR in 2005 and quickly gained attention for his skill and potential. Throughout his brief career, appeared in numerous matches and showcased goal-scoring ability. Tragically, life was cut short in a car accident in 2007, ending the promising career at the age of 18.
Debuted for Queens Park Rangers in 2005
Scored goals in the Football League Championship
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