Alex Dawson

Alexander Downie Dawson (21 February 1940 – 17 July 2020) was a Scottish football player. He was born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Between 1957 and 1961, he played for Manchester United. From 1961 to 1967, he played for Preston North End. From 1968 to 1971, he played for Brighton & Hove Albion.

Alex Dawson

Personal information
Full name	Alexander Downie Dawson
Date of birth	(1940-02-21)21 February 1940
Place of birth	Aberdeen, Scotland
Date of death	17 July 2020(2020-07-17) (aged 80)
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1957–1961	Manchester United	80	(45)
1961–1967	Preston North End	197	(114)
1967–1968	Bury	50	(21)
1968–1971	Brighton & Hove Albion	57	(26)
1970	→ Brentford (loan)	10	(6)
1971–1973	Corby Town
Total		394	(212)
National team
	England Schoolboys
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Dawson died on 17 July 2020, aged 80.