About Alex Edwards
Lived 1946 – 2024 (aged 78). Alex Edwards was a British association football player.
Alex Edwards (14 February 1946 – 11 December 2024) was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger for Dunfermline, Hibernian and Arbroath.
Jock Stein gave Edwards his league debut just five days after his 16th birthday in March 1962, which made him the second-youngest outfield player (after Andy Penman of Dundee) to play in a Scottish Football League match. He then featured as a 16-year-old in Dunfermline's famous 6–2 home victory against Valencia in 1962. Edwards died aged 78 on 11 December 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Edwards?
Scottish footballer ( 1946-2024)
When was Alex Edwards born?
Alex Edwards was born on 14 February 1946 in Dunfermline.
When did Alex Edwards die?
Alex Edwards died on 11 December 2024.
What was Alex Edwards's occupation?
Alex Edwards was an association football player.
What nationality was Alex Edwards?
Alex Edwards was British.
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· DBpedia: Alex Edwards (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Edwards. https://biography.guide/alex-edwards-association-football-player/
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