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Alex Downie

Scottish footballer (1876-1953) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 77

Alexander Leck Brown Downie was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half. He was born in Glasgow, and played for Glasgow Perthshire and Third Lanark, before moving to England to play for Bristol City in the 1890s. He then joined Swindon Town before moving to Manchester United in October 1902.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Crewe Alexandra F.C.1911-1912
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.1909-1911480
Manchester United F.C.1902-190917212
Swindon Town F.C.1900-1902
Bristol City F.C.1899-1900
Third Lanark A.C.1898-1899

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1953 · aged 77

On the same team as Alex

Herbert BanksAlso played for Third Lanark A.C.Bill BaldwinAlso played for Crewe Alexandra F.C.Harry AnstissAlso played for Crewe Alexandra F.C.James LangAlso played for Third Lanark A.C.Richard AnnanAlso played for Crewe Alexandra F.C.Chris HarringtonAlso played for Crewe Alexandra F.C.