Alex Ferguson
31 December 1941 – present
Alex Ferguson is a Scottish former football manager and player who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He first came to prominence at Aberdeen, whom he led to the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983, before winning thirteen Premier League titles and two European Cups at Manchester United. He was knighted in 1999 after his side completed a treble of league, FA Cup and Champions League.
Lived at the same time
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Life events
Grew up in a shipbuilding district of the city.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMade his debut as a forward for the amateur Glasgow club.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgJoined the Glasgow club for a then record fee between Scottish sides.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgLed the club to three Scottish league titles and four Scottish Cups.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBeat Real Madrid 2-1 after extra time in the final in Gothenburg.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTook charge of the club and remained in the post for more than 26 years.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe inaugural Premier League title ended the club's 26-year wait for the championship.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgWon the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League in a single season.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgAnnounced in the Queen's Birthday Honours weeks after the treble.
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