Legendary Hibs Player Alex Cropley Passes Away
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Alex Cropley, a legendary Hibernian Football Club player, passed away at 75. He spent six seasons with Hibs, contributing to their Scottish League Cup win in 72 and two Drybrough Cups. Cropley was also a pioneering English player for the Scottish national team. He later played for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Toronto Blizzard, and Portsmouth. Post-retirement, he worked as a taxi driver and bar owner. Diagnosed with dementia in 2020, Cropleys life and career were celebrated by fans and clubs. Hibs expressed deep sadness, honoring his role in their golden era.
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