About Alex Ingram
Lived 1945 – 2022 (aged 77). Alex Ingram was a British association football player.
Alexander David Ingram (2 January 1945 – 3 February 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward. He spent most of his career at Ayr United and since 2008 was the vice chairman of Ayr United.
Playing career Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the White Heather Club. In 1970, Ingram joined English side, Nottingham Forest for a fee of £40,000 In 2008, Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.
Career outside football Ingram founded a motor dealership. He latterly lived with dementia whilst in 24 hour nursing care. He died after a ten-year battle with the illness on 3 February 2022, at the age of 77.
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Who was Alex Ingram?
British footballer (1945–2022)
When was Alex Ingram born?
Alex Ingram was born on 2 January 1945 in Edinburgh.
When did Alex Ingram die?
Alex Ingram died on 3 February 2022.
What was Alex Ingram's occupation?
Alex Ingram was an association football player.
What nationality was Alex Ingram?
Alex Ingram was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Ingram. https://biography.guide/alex-ingram/
MLA: "Alex Ingram." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-ingram/.
Chicago: "Alex Ingram." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-ingram/.
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