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Gus Alexander

1934 – 2010

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Lived 1934 – 2010 (aged 75). Gus Alexander was a British association football player.

Angus Charles Alexander (10 January 1934 – 3 January 2010) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half.

He joined Burnley in 1950 as an amateur, signing as a professional a year later. He made no first team appearances for Burnley after leaving for Southport in 1957. After less than a year at Southport, he moved to Workington, where he made nearly 50 league appearances. A move to York City saw him finish his Football League career, where he made seven appearances. After retiring from football, Alexander worked in the steel industry for a number of years before retiring in the 1990s.

Career Born in Arbroath, Angus, Alexander started his career with Arbroath YC before joining Burnley as an amateur on 5 July 1950 and signing a professional contract on 25 January 1951. making 49 appearances and scoring four goals in the league. He died in Workington on 3 January 2010 at the age of 75 after suffering from an illness.

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Who was Gus Alexander?

footballer (1934-2010)

When was Gus Alexander born?

Gus Alexander was born on 10 January 1934 in Arbroath.

When did Gus Alexander die?

Gus Alexander died on 3 January 2010 in Workington.

What was Gus Alexander's occupation?

Gus Alexander was an association football player.

What nationality was Gus Alexander?

Gus Alexander was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gus Alexander

· Wikidata: Q5620615

· DBpedia: Gus Alexander

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