Alexander White (28 January 1916 – 3 November 1995) was a Scottish professional

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who played in

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for

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, and

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Playing career

White was born in Armadale, Scotland. He started his football career with Westrigg United and Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C. before signing for Chelsea in 1937. He was 30 years old when he started his first team game against

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on 14 September 1946 (Chelsea won 3–0). White made a further 18 appearances for Chelsea; his last game on 1 January 1948 was a draw with

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. In July 1948 he transferred to

in the Third Division, making 38 appearances before joining

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in July 1950.

Coaching career

White managed

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in London in 1953 before going to

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in 1954.

Career statistics

References

1916 births 1995 deaths Scottish men's footballers Bonnyrigg Rose F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players Southport F.C. players Uxbridge F.C. managers Eastbourne Town F.C. managers Scottish football managers Men's association football fullbacks People from Armadale, West Lothian Falkirk F.C. wartime guest players Scottish Junior Football Association players Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) wartime guest players English Football League players {{Scotland-footy-defender-1910s-stub