About Alex Lindsay
Lived 1896 – 1971 (aged 75). Alex Lindsay was a British association football player.
Alexander Findlay Lindsay (8 November 1896 – 9 December 1971) was a professional footballer who played for Raith Rovers, Tottenham Hotspur, Thames and Dundee.
Football career Born in Dundee, Lindsay joined Tottenham Hotspur from Raith Rovers in 1919 (he had only played one season of Scottish Football League fixtures with the Kirkcaldy club, with the absence due to commitments relating to World War I). The centre forward played a total of 224 matches and scored on 48 occasions in all competitions for the Lilywhites. He joined Thames in 1930 where he completed a further 25 games, netting a solitary goal. Lindsay ended his football career at Dundee.
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Who was Alex Lindsay?
Scottish footballer (1896-1971)
When was Alex Lindsay born?
Alex Lindsay was born on 8 November 1896 in Dundee.
When did Alex Lindsay die?
Alex Lindsay died on 9 December 1971 in Dundee.
What was Alex Lindsay's occupation?
Alex Lindsay was an association football player.
What nationality was Alex Lindsay?
Alex Lindsay was British.
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· DBpedia: Alex Lindsay (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Lindsay. https://biography.guide/alex-lindsay-association-football-player/
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