Alex Ingram

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.[3]

Alex Ingram
Personal information
Full name Alexander David Ingram[1]
Date of birth (1945-01-02)2 January 1945
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Date of death 3 February 2022(2022-02-03) (aged 77)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1966 Queen's Park 68 (23)
1966–1970 Ayr United 112 (51)
1970 Nottingham Forest 28 (3)
1970–1977 Ayr United 168 (31)
Total 376 (108)
International career
1969 Scottish League XI[2] 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the White Heather Club.[4] In 1970, Ingram joined English side, Nottingham Forest for a fee of £40,000[4] after only 28 League games and three goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000.[4]

Ingram is Ayr United's fourth all-time top-scorer, behind Peter Price (213), Sam McMillan (127) and Terry McGibbons (125) on 117 goals in all competitions.[4] He has also maintained a close friendship with Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, from his playing days at Somerset Park.[5] In 2008, Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.[6]

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.[7]

References
  1. "Alex Ingram". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  2. "Alex Ingram". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  3. "BREAKING NEWS: Ayr United chairman resigns". Troon Times. 12 March 2008. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  4. Carmichael, Duncan. Walking Down the Somerset Road. Fort Publishing Ltd ISBN 1-905769-05-9.
  5. "Ayr United land summer friendly against Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United". DailyRecord.co.uk Daily Record. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  6. "Hall of Fame". Ayr United F.C. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  7. "Ayr United in mourning as legendary player Alex Ingram dies at the age of 77". Daily Record. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  • Alex Ingram at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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