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[edit]
Jongen was born in Aachen, Germany, but grew up in the Dutch town of Kerkrade. He played with Roda JC, Alemannia Aachen, Fortuna 54 and 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[edit]
Jongen died on 1 January 2023, at the age of 95.[3][5]
References[edit]
- ^ "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[edit]
- Newspaper image (1961)
- Newspaper image (1967)