Bob Jongen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 May 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Aachen, Rhine Province, Prussia, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 1 January 2023 (aged 95) | ||
| Place of death | Kerkrade, Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1945 |
Roda JC | ||
| 1945–1950 | Alemannia Aachen | ||
| 1950– |
Fortuna 54 | ||
| –1957 |
Roda Sport[1] | ||
| 1957–1962[2] |
Fortuna 54 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Bob Jongen (14 May 1927 – 1 January 2023) was a German-born Dutch footballer, who played as a forward.[3]
Biography
Jongen was born in
Roda Sport. During his time in Aachen, he also obtained his training diploma at the German Sport University Cologne.[3] After his career he was a scout and referee supervisor at Roda JC. He also owned a hotel and dance hall Le Caveau in Geleen.[4][5]
In 2018, Jongen told his story in the program Lex ontmoet… at RTV Parkstad.[3][6]
Death
Jongen died on 1 January 2023, at the age of 95.[3][5]
References
- ^ "Bob Jongen naar Fortuna '54?". De Zuid-Limburger (in Dutch). 24 May 1957. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ Bob Jongen at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b c d "Oud-voetballer Bob Jongen overleden". 1limburg (in Dutch). 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Voormalig Roda-speler en oud-Fortunees Bob Jongen (95) overleden". sportnieuws.nl (in Dutch). 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Voormalig Roda-speler en ex-Fortunees Bob Jongen overleden". De Limburger (in Dutch). 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Lex Ontmoet... Bob Jongen". RTV Parkstad (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 January 2023 – via YouTube.
Other websites
- Newspaper image (1961)
- Newspaper image (1967)