A forward, Jones played two seasons for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years 1908-1909.
Jones has the distinction of representing Eastern Suburbs, New South Wales and Australia in their first matches, scored the winning try in Australia's first test match victory against New Zealand as well as going away on the first 'Kangaroo Tour'.
[3] Jones died under tragic circumstances at his residence in Bayswater Road, Kings Cross on Saturday 1 November 1924.
He was found dead in the street after falling from an upper story window.
[4][5] He was a popular man whose death was mourned by many within the Rugby League community and after a large funeral, he was buried at Rookwood Cemetery on the 3 November 1924.