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Albert Scanlon

English footballer (1935-2009) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 74

Albert Joseph Scanlon was an English footballer who played as an outside left. He began his career with Manchester United and was one of the "Busby Babes" who survived the Munich air disaster of 1958.

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Career 5

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Belper Town F.C.1966
Mansfield Town F.C.1963-196610821
Lincoln City F.C.1962-19634711
Newcastle United F.C.1960-1962225
Manchester United F.C.1954-196011534

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Although he sustained severe injuries, he recovered and continued to play league football for Newcastle United, Lincoln City and Mansfield Town. He then went on to play non-league football until his retirement.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2009 · aged 74