Career
Born in Falkirk, Scott started his senior career at Rangers, whom he joined aged 16 in 1954 from Bo"ness United. He scored a hat-trick in his debut against Falkirk at Ibrox while just 19 years old. Scott returned to Scotland when signed by Hibernian for £13,000 in 1967 and finished his career at his hometown club Falkirk between 1970 and 1972.
Curiously, Hibernian used part of the fee they received from Newcastle United for the transfer of Alex"s younger brother Jim to finance his signature.
The brothers did play together at Falkirk, however, Jim joining several months before Alex"s retirement in 1972. He also represented his country at B and under-23 level, as well as appearing 7 times for the Scottish League.
He died in Falkirk in 2001, aged 64.