Ian Hamilton

Ian Michael Hamilton (31 October 1950 – May 2024) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder. He made more than 300 appearances in the Football League playing for Chelsea, Southend United, Aston Villa and Sheffield United,[1] and more than 100 in the North American Soccer League for Minnesota Kicks and San Jose Earthquakes.[2] He was nicknamed "Chico" after the jazz drummer.

Ian Hamilton
Personal information
Full nameIan Michael Hamilton
Date of birth(1950-10-31)31 October 1950
Place of birthStreatham, London, England
Date of deathMay 2024 (aged 73)
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
Chelsea
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1966–1968Chelsea5(2)
1968–1969Southend United36(11)
1969–1976Aston Villa208(40)
1976–1978Sheffield United60(13)
1978–1981Minnesota Kicks (NASL)101(22)
1979–1981Minnesota Kicks (NASL indoor)25(19)
1982San Jose Earthquakes18(1)
Total453(108)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Hamilton died in May 2024 at the age of 73.[3]

References

  1. "Chico Hamilton". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  2. "Ian "Chico" Hamilton". NASL Jerseys. Dave Morrison. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
  3. Ex-midfielder Hamilton dies aged 73