About Alex Davidson
Lived 1920 – 2005 (aged 84). Alex Davidson was a British association football player and association football coach.
Alex Davidson (6 June 1920 – 11 February 2005) was a Scottish footballer. Davidson played for Hibernian in the Scottish Football League before the Second World War. He scored a late equalising goal in an Edinburgh derby against Hearts on 1 January 1938. During the war, he played for Lincoln City as a guest. When league football resumed after the war, Davidson played for Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the English Football League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Davidson?
Scottish footballer (1920-2005)
When was Alex Davidson born?
Alex Davidson was born on 6 June 1920 in Langholm.
When did Alex Davidson die?
Alex Davidson died on 11 February 2005 in Helensburgh.
What was Alex Davidson's occupation?
Alex Davidson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Alex Davidson?
Alex Davidson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Davidson (footballer, born 1920)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Davidson. https://biography.guide/alex-davidson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Alex Davidson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-davidson-association-football-player/.
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