Bob Jongen
Bob Jongen was a German-born Dutch footballer, who played as a forward.
Biography
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. 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.In 2018, Jongen told his story in the program Lex ontmoet… at RTV Parkstad.
Death
Jongen died on 1 January 2023, at the age of 95.Other websites
Category:2023 deaths
Category:Footballers from Aachen
Category:Dutch men's footballers
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Eredivisie players
Category:Roda JC Kerkrade players
Category:Alemannia Aachen players
Category:Fortuna Sittard players
Category:Place of death missing
Category:20th-century Dutch sportsmen