Alexander Hall
Scottish-Canadian soccer player
Born
1880
146 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A soccer player from Scotland who later moved to Canada. Played as a forward and contributed significantly to the sport in Canada. Competed for the Canadian national team and participated in the 1904 Olympic Games, representing Canada in soccer.
Competed in the 1904 Olympic Games with Canada
Played for the Toronto Football Club
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