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Alan Ball Jr. was born on May 12, 1945 in Farnworth, United Kingdom and was credited as an association football player and association football coach. Alan Ball Jr. died on April 25, 2007, aged 61. Awards on record include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height was 168 cm.
My Take
Alan Ball Jr. is one of those names that football romantics cherish but casual fans overlook, and I find that quietly tragic. At just 168 cm he was the engine of England's 1966 World Cup side, and scoring over 180 league goals across 22 years speaks to a relentlessness that style-obsessed eras undervalue. What impresses me most is his 15-year second act as a manager at clubs like Portsmouth and Manchester City. To me he embodies the unglamorous craftsman whose work ethic shaped a generation. His death at 61 felt far too soon for a man so deserving of his MBE.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Ball Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・ボール・ジュニア
- Reading
- あらん・ぼーる・じゅにあ
- Born
- May 12, 1945 – April 25, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Farnworth, United Kingdom
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Ball Jr. born?
Born May 12, 1945.
When did Alan Ball Jr. die?
Died April 25, 2007, aged 61.
Where was Alan Ball Jr. from?
Alan Ball Jr. was from Farnworth, United Kingdom.
What did Alan Ball Jr. do?
Alan Ball Jr. worked as association football player, association football coach.
How tall was Alan Ball Jr.?
Alan Ball Jr. was 168 cm.
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