Lex Baillie

Former professional footballer

Scottish Hamilton, Scotland Cancer 6 ft 2 in

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional footballer
NationalityScottish
Date of Birth06/07/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceHamilton, Scotland
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Lex Baillie

10/10/2026

A recent newspaper feature revisited Lex Baillie’s early career and family background, focusing on the reaction around his move to Celtic and how his father’s Rangers connections affected those relationships. The piece also highlighted his long-standing identity as a former Celtic defender and police officer after football.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForScottish former central defender who played for Celtic, St Mirren, and Dunfermline Athletic.
After FootballLater worked as a police officer in Scotland.

Physical Stats & More

PositionCentral defender
Height6 ft 2 in

Personal Life

FatherDoug Baillie
NotesAfter retiring from football, he joined the police.

Family

FatherDoug Baillie

Career

Clubs
  • Celtic
  • St Mirren
  • Dunfermline Athletic
Career SummaryJoined Celtic from Burnbank Boys Club in 1982, made his senior debut in 1987, later moved to St Mirren in 1991 and Dunfermline Athletic in 1993, then retired from football.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was the son of former Rangers player and sports journalist Doug Baillie.
2. He became a police officer after ending his football career.
3. He was the subject of a TV documentary after retiring from football.

Also born on 6 July

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