Alex Byrne
Scottish association football player (born 1933)
About Alex Byrne
Lived 1933 – 2020 (aged 87). Alex Byrne was a British association football player and association football coach.
Alexander Harrison Byrne (6 June 1933 – 31 October 2020 ) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left winger.
Career Born in Greenock, Byrne played youth football in Scotland and England for Gourock, Royal Engineers and Cheltenham Town. He later played in the Scottish Football League for Celtic, Greenock Morton and Queen of the South, before playing in Australia for Hellas.
His death at the age of 87 was announced by former club Celtic on 9 November 2020.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Byrne?
Scottish association football player (born 1933)
When was Alex Byrne born?
Alex Byrne was born on 6 June 1933 in Greenock.
When did Alex Byrne die?
Alex Byrne died on 31 October 2020 in Adelaide.
What was Alex Byrne's occupation?
Alex Byrne was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Alex Byrne?
Alex Byrne was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Byrne (footballer, born 1933)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Byrne. https://biography.guide/alex-byrne/
MLA: "Alex Byrne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-byrne/.
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