Alex Ferguson
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Early Life and Playing Career

Sir Alex Ferguson's early life and playing career laid the foundation for his future success as a manager.
Birth
31 December 1941
Sir Alex Ferguson was born on 31 December 1941.
Top Goalscorer
1965-66
Ferguson was the top goalscorer in the Scottish league while playing for Dunfermline Athletic.
Marriage and Discrimination
1969
Ferguson married Cathy Holding, a Catholic, which he believed led to discrimination at Rangers, affecting his playing career.
End of Playing Career
1974
Ferguson finished his playing career at Ayr United.