About Alex Bain
Lived 1936 – 2014 (aged 77–78). Alex Bain was a British association football player.
Alexander Edward Bain (22 January 1936 – 2014) was a professional footballer, who played for teams in both Scotland and England.
He scored two goals for in an extraordinary match between Charlton Athletic and Huddersfield Town that took place on 21 December 1957 at Charlton Athletic's home ground, The Valley. Charlton played most of the match with 10 men after their captain Derek Ufton was injured, and Huddersfield were leading 5–1 with just 27 minutes remaining. At that point, Johnny Summers began an extraordinary passage of play in which he scored five goals and assisted with two others to allow Charlton to win 7–6. Huddersfield become the first, and still the only, team to score six goals in an English Football League match – or indeed any other professional football match – and still be on the losing side.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Bain?
Scottish footballer (1936-2014)
When was Alex Bain born?
Alex Bain was born on 22 January 1936 in Edinburgh.
When did Alex Bain die?
Alex Bain died in 2014 in London Borough of Camden.
What was Alex Bain's occupation?
Alex Bain was an association football player.
What nationality was Alex Bain?
Alex Bain was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Bain (footballer)
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