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Alexander Patterson Gilligan (1872 – 1952) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Scottish Football League for Dundee[3] (being among the first players to play for the club following its formation in 1893, and the scorer of the first league goal)[4] and in the English Football League for Bolton Wanderers.[5]

Sandy Gilligan

Personal information
Full name	Alexander Patterson Gilligan[1]
Date of birth	1872[1]
Place of birth	Dundee, Scotland[1]
Date of death	1952 (aged 79–80)[1]
Position(s)	Inside Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–	East Craigie[2]
1892–1893	Dundee East End
1893–1895	Dundee	32	(12)
1894	→ Bolton Wanderers (loan)	1	(0)
1895–1900	Bolton Wanderers	98	(17)
Total		131	(29)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was the eldest of four brothers who were professional footballers, the others being Billy, Sam and John.[6][4][7][8]

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