Alex Dawson|
| Full name |
Alexander Downie Dawson |
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| Date of birth |
(1940-02-21)21 February 1940 |
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| Place of birth |
Aberdeen, Scotland |
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| Date of death |
17 July 2020(2020-07-17) (aged 80)[1] |
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| Height |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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| Position(s) |
Forward |
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|
| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
|---|
| 1957–1961 |
Manchester United |
80 |
(45) |
|---|
| 1961–1967 |
Preston North End |
197 |
(114) |
|---|
| 1967–1968 |
Bury |
50 |
(21) |
|---|
| 1968–1971 |
Brighton & Hove Albion |
57 |
(26) |
|---|
| 1970 |
→ Brentford (loan) |
10 |
(6) |
|---|
| 1971–1973 |
Corby Town |
|
|
|---|
| Total |
|
394 |
(212) |
|---|
|
|
England Schoolboys |
|
|
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|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Alexander Downie Dawson (21 February 1940 – 17 July 2020) was a Scottish football player. He was born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Between 1957 and 1961, he played for Manchester United. From 1961 to 1967, he played for Preston North End. From 1968 to 1971, he played for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dawson died on 17 July 2020, aged 80.[2]
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