Alex Hamilton (footballer, born 1936)

Alexander William Hamilton (5 April 1936 – 24 July 1993) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Dundee and the Scotland national team.

Hamilton, a right back, was signed for Dundee by manager Willie Thornton and made his league debut in a 7–1 win over Airdrieonians in 1957.

He remained with Dundee for ten years, winning the League title in 1961–62 and reaching the Scottish Cup final in 1963–64.

[3] Hamilton was also a noted singer and was the frontman of a band comprising several of his Dundee teammates, including future Scotland manager Craig Brown.

In one memorable game at the Border Rugby Union stadium in East London, despite being packed with stars such as George Eastham, Cape Town City lost once again.