Alex Dawson

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.

Alex Dawson
Personal information
Full nameAlexander Downie Dawson
Date of birth(1940-02-21)21 February 1940
Place of birthAberdeen, Scotland
Date of death17 July 2020(2020-07-17) (aged 80)[1]
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing positionForward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1957–1961Manchester United80(45)
1961–1967Preston North End197(114)
1967–1968Bury50(21)
1968–1971Brighton & Hove Albion57(26)
1970Brentford (loan)10(6)
1971–1973Corby Town
Total394(212)
National team
England Schoolboys
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Dawson died on 17 July 2020, aged 80.[2]

References

  1. "Alex Dawson RIP". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. Daly, Rhys (17 July 2020). "Busby Babe hero and former Man Utd striker Alex Dawson dies aged 80". Dailystar.co.uk.