Cliff Jones receives MBE for contributions to Welsh football

Cliff Jones, the 91-year-old Welsh football legend and former Tottenham Hotspur player, has been honored with an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list. Known for his contributions to Welsh football, he scored 16 goals in 59 international matches and was part of the Wales squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup. Jones enjoyed a distinguished club career, contributing to Tottenham's double win in 1961 and European success in 1963. He remains one of Spurs' greatest players, having scored 159 goals in 378 appearances for the club. His recognition is part of a wider honoring of individuals for their contributions across various fields, including sports and education.

• 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE
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