Alexander David Ingram (2 January 1945 – 3 February 2022) was a Scottish professional

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. He spent most of his career at Ayr United and since 2008 was the vice chairman of Ayr United.

Playing career

Ingram owed his nickname 'Dixie' to a character from the

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.Carmichael, Duncan. Walking Down the Somerset Road. Fort Publishing Ltd . In 1970, Ingram joined English side, Nottingham Forest for a fee of £40,000 after only 28 League games and three goals, he rejoined Ayr United for £15,000. 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. He has also maintained a close friendship with

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manager, Sir

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, from his playing days at Somerset Park. In 2008, Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.

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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ingram, Alex 1945 births 2022 deaths Scottish men's footballers Ayr United F.C. players Queen's Park F.C. players Nottingham Forest F.C. players Footballers from Edinburgh Men's association football forwards Scottish Football League players English Football League players Scottish Football League representative players Scotland men's amateur international footballers Deaths from Alzheimer's disease Deaths from dementia