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Alex Ingram

Alex Ingram

Scottish footballer (1945–2022)

Alexander David Ingram (2 January 1945 – 3 February 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward. He spent most of his career at Ayr United and since 2008 was the vice chairman of Ayr United.[3]

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Playing career

Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the White Heather Club.[4] In 1970, Ingram joined English side, Nottingham Forest for a fee of £40,000[4] after only 28 League games and three goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000.[4]

Ingram is Ayr United's fourth all-time top-scorer, behind Peter Price (213), Sam McMillan (127) and Terry McGibbons (125) on 117 goals in all competitions.[4] He has also maintained a close friendship with Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, from his playing days at Somerset Park.[5] In 2008, Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.[6]

Career outside football

Ingram founded a motor dealership. He latterly lived with dementia whilst in 24 hour nursing care. He died after a ten-year battle with the illness on 3 February 2022, at the age of 77.[7]

References

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    "Alex Ingram". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
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    "Alex Ingram". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
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    "BREAKING NEWS: Ayr United chairman resigns". Troon Times. 12 March 2008. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
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    Carmichael, Duncan. Walking Down the Somerset Road. Fort Publishing Ltd ISBN 1-905769-05-9.
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    "Ayr United land summer friendly against Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United". DailyRecord.co.uk Daily Record. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
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    "Hall of Fame". Ayr United F.C. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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    "Ayr United in mourning as legendary player Alex Ingram dies at the age of 77". Daily Record. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  • Alex Ingram at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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