Alex Ingram
Alexander David Ingram was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward. 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 White Heather Club. 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, Sam McMillan and Terry McGibbons on 117 goals in all competitions. He has also maintained a close friendship with Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, from his playing days at Somerset Park. In 2008, Ingram was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.