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Alex White

1916 – 1995

Association football player and manager

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Lived 1916 – 1995 (aged 79). Alex White was a British association football coach and association football player.

Alexander White (28 January 1916 – 3 November 1995) was a Scottish professional football right back who played in the Football League for Chelsea, and Swindon Town.

Playing career White was born in Armadale, Scotland. He started his football career with Westrigg United and Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C. before signing for Chelsea in 1937. He was 30 years old when he started his first team game against Leeds United on 14 September 1946 (Chelsea won 3–0). White made a further 18 appearances for Chelsea; his last game on 1 January 1948 was a draw with Blackburn Rovers.

In July 1948 he transferred to Swindon Town in the Third Division, making 38 appearances before joining Southport in July 1950.

Coaching career White managed Uxbridge F.C. in London in 1953 before going to Eastbourne in 1954.

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Who was Alex White?

Association football player and manager (1916-1995)

When was Alex White born?

Alex White was born on 28 January 1916 in Armadale.

When did Alex White die?

Alex White died on 3 November 1995.

What was Alex White's occupation?

Alex White was an association football coach and association football player.

What nationality was Alex White?

Alex White was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alex White

· Wikidata: Q60770663

· DBpedia: Alex White (footballer)

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