Jones is best known locally for his spell with The Minstermen, scoring 33 goals in 95 games, during the 1970s.
He started his professional career with Manchester City in 1964 before representing a number of clubs including Swindon Town, Walsall and Huddersfield Town amongst others.
Since retirement, Chris has been a co-commentator with BBC Radio York and has also released an autobiography, ‘The Tale of Two Great Cities’, detailing his time with both York City and Manchester City.
Speaking on becoming a Club Ambassador, Chris said: “It is important that we as former players pass on the success and traditions of the past to the present players at the new stadium.
“Vitai Lampada, we pass on the torch of life. (Henry Newbolt). Play up and play the game”.
