About Alex Finney
Lived 1902 – 1982 (aged 79–80). Alex Finney was a British association football player.
Alexander Finney (13 March 1902 – 1982) was an English football player best known for playing for Bolton Wanderers, for whom he made nearly 500 appearances in The Football League. He played for the team in the 1923 and 1929 FA Cup Finals.
Honours Bolton Wanderers FA Cup: 1922–23,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Finney?
English footballer (1902-1982)
When was Alex Finney born?
Alex Finney was born on 13 March 1902 in St Helens.
When did Alex Finney die?
Alex Finney died in 1982.
What was Alex Finney's occupation?
Alex Finney was an association football player.
What nationality was Alex Finney?
Alex Finney was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Finney (footballer, born 1902)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Finney. https://biography.guide/alex-finney-association-football-player/
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