Alex Ferguson – A timeline

Born on New Year's Eve 1941, we chart Ferguson's rise from apprentice toolmaker to the world's greatest football manager.

Alex Ferguson – A timeline
Wed, 08 May, 2013 - 10:30

1941: Born December 31 in Govan, Glasgow.

1957: Joins Queen’s Park as amateur while apprentice toolmaker in Glasgow factory.

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