Albert Quixall 1933 – 2020

Biography

Albert Quixall was born on August 9, 1933, in Sheffield, a city with a rich footballing tradition. He grew up during a formative period in English sports history, going on to pursue a career as a professional footballer. His life spanned nearly nine decades, witnessing tremendous changes in the sport he loved and the world around him.

Throughout his life, Quixall was part of the footballing community that shaped English sport in the mid-twentieth century. His career reflected the dedication and passion that defined players of his generation, who played during football’s evolution into the modern era. He remained connected to the game that had been central to his identity and work.

Albert Quixall passed away on November 12, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy rooted in his years of contribution to English football. Those who knew him remembered a life fully lived, marked by commitment to his craft and the values of sportsmanship that characterized his era.