Born in Lurgan, Ireland, Jones began his professional career with Distillery in his native land.

In 1933, he joined Sandy MacFarlane's Blackpool, making his debut on 21 October 1933, in a goalless draw against Oldham Athletic at Bloomfield Road.

Jones was also a regular in the team during Blackpool's successful 1936–37 season, in which they finished runners-up and gained promotion to Division One.

In 1937–38, he shared the number-6 shirt with future club captain Harry Johnston, who began to knock on the door of the first team after a few years in the reserves.

He played for Blackpool throughout the World War II regional competitions, but retired before football proper resumed in 1946–47.