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Alex Lambie

1897 – 1963

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Lived 1897 – 1963 (aged 65). Alex Lambie was an association football player.

Alexander Lambie (15 April 1897 – 26 February 1963) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half. having been brought in during 1921 as a replacement for Willie Hamilton, the regular of the past decade who had died of tuberculosis.

He played in the 1930 Scottish Cup Final which Partick lost to Rangers after a replay, but did manage to claim winner's medals in the Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup in 1927 and the one-off Glasgow Dental Hospital Cup in 1928, both against the same opponents.

After he moved on from Partick Thistle in 1931, a spell at Chester lasting just a few weeks was followed by three seasons as a regular at Swindon Town, and then further brief period in Wales with Lovell's Athletic and Ireland with Distillery before retiring. although this did not lead to a full cap for Scotland. He also played in two editions of the Glasgow Football Association's annual challenge match against Sheffield.

Personal life His nephews Jim, Jock and Tom Brown were all footballers, and their sons also became sportsmen.

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Who was Alex Lambie?

(1897-1963)

When was Alex Lambie born?

Alex Lambie was born on 15 April 1897 in Troon.

When did Alex Lambie die?

Alex Lambie died on 26 February 1963 in Prestwick.

What was Alex Lambie's occupation?

Alex Lambie was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alex Lambie

· Wikidata: Q97657659

· DBpedia: Alex Lambie

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