Alan James Ball was an English professional football player and manager. He won the 1966 World Cup with England and scored more than 180 league goals in a career spanning 22 years. After retiring as a player, he had a 15-year career as a manager which included spells in the top flight of English football with Portsmouth, Southampton and Manchester City. One of the best midfielders of his generation, he was inducted in the English Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Alan Ball, Jr., English footballer and manager (died 2007)
On May 12, in the year 1945, Alan Ball, Jr., English footballer and manager (died 2007). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of May 12, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on May 12, 1945 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 18 January 2026.
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