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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Infobox football biography 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.[1]

Playing career

Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the White Heather Club.[2] In 1970, Ingram joined English side, Nottingham Forest for a fee of £40,000[2] after only 28 League games and three goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000.[2]

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.[2] He has also maintained a close friendship with Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, from his playing days at Somerset Park.[3] In 2008, Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.[4]

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.[5]

References

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External links

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