Ian Hamilton

professional footballer (1950-2024)

Ian Michael Hamilton (31 October 1950 – May 2024) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder. He made more than 300 appearances in the Football League playing for Chelsea, Southend United, Aston Villa and Sheffield United,[1] and more than 100 in the North American Soccer League for Minnesota Kicks and San Jose Earthquakes.[2] He was nicknamed "Chico" after the jazz drummer.

Ian Hamilton
Personal information
Full name Ian Michael Hamilton
Date of birth (1950-10-31)31 October 1950
Place of birth Streatham, London, England
Date of death May 2024 (aged 73)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1966–1968 Chelsea 5 (2)
1968–1969 Southend United 36 (11)
1969–1976 Aston Villa 208 (40)
1976–1978 Sheffield United 60 (13)
1978–1981 Minnesota Kicks (NASL) 101 (22)
1979–1981 Minnesota Kicks (NASL indoor) 25 (19)
1982 San Jose Earthquakes 18 (1)
Total 453 (108)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Hamilton died in May 2024 at the age of 73.[3]

References

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  1. "Chico Hamilton". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  2. "Ian "Chico" Hamilton". NASL Jerseys. Dave Morrison. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
  3. Ex-midfielder Hamilton dies aged 73