Arthur Kenneth Jones
Arthur Kenneth Jones (born February 1888 in Southampton , † 1975 in Salisbury ) was an English badminton player . Jones is one of the pioneers of the sport. In 1925/26 he was part of a six-person delegation who traveled to Canada and the USA for almost two months and promoted the further development of the sport there.
Career
Arthur Kenneth Jones only won one major tournament. At All England he was successful in men's doubles in 1925. The tournament is still one of the most prestigious tournaments worldwide.
Sporting successes
| season | event | discipline | space | Surname |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | All of England | Men's doubles | 1 | Herbert Uber / Arthur Kenneth Jones |
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jones, Arthur Kenneth |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English badminton player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 1888 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Southampton |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1975 |
| Place of death | Salisbury |