Located within the grounds of Hampden Park, the Scottish Football Hall of Fame is now a permanent feature in the Scottish Football Museum to honour players who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.
Those who have contributed significantly to the game’s reputation through their skill, spirit and determination are inducted into an ever-growing list of stars which began in November 2004.
The Hall of Fame has established itself as a ‘must-see’ for every football fan and anyone who retains an interest in the history of the game, with visitors able to watch footage of their favourite footballers and learn more about legends of the Scottish game.
The current criteria for induction is currently under review, but as of July 2023, there have been 122 inductees who are each honoured with a small plaque displaying the year in which they were inducted and anothe rplay showing their picture and describing their greatest achievements.
Rangers icon Brian Laudrup and Celtic hero Henrik Larsson became the first foreign players from outside Scotland to be inducted in 2006, while the pioneer of Scottish Women’s football, Rose Reilly joined the list the following year.
GlasgowWorld has listed 52 of the greatest stars of years gone by from the Hall of Fame who were born in and around the Glasgow area:
1. Jock Stein
Born: Burnbank (1922-1985) - Set out on his coaching journey with Celtic’s reserve side after retiring from playing through injury. Had spells at Dunfermline and Hibs before being offered the managers post at Parkhead. Enjoyed a period of unprecedented success, winning 10 League titles, 8 Scottish Cups and 6 League Cups. Guided the club to European Cup glory in 1967 against Inter Milan in Lisbon and led the national team to two World Cup finals. Died suddenly at Cardiff’s Ninian Park during a Wales vs Scotland match in 1985. Photo: YPN
2. Sir Alex Ferguson
Born: Govan - Raised under the shadow of the shipyards, Fergie famously signed for his boyhood Rangers as a player. It was in management where he earned a reputation for being a fierce character. Conquered Scottish football and Europe with Aberdeen, took over as caretaker manager of Scotland for the 86’ World Cup in Mexico following Jock Stein’s sudden death. Led Manchester United to 38 major honours, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Danny McGrain
Born: Finnieston - Growing up in Drumchapel, McGrain initially attracted interest from Rangers before Sean Fallon lured him Celtic in 1967 where he became one of the club’s ‘Quality Street Kids’. A highly aggressive and reliable full-back, who was hailed “world class” by several former opponents. Faced a number of serious setbacks during his career but made 657 appearances for Celtic across 20 years. Capped 62 times for Scotland and played at two World Cup finals in 1974 and 1982. | Getty Images
4. Kenny Dalglish
Born: Dalmarnock - ‘King Kenny’ started his playing career at Celtic in 1967 and would go on to win nine major honours in Glasgow. Moved to Liverpool in 1977 for a British record fee of £440,000 at the time and earned legendary status at Anfield as both a player and later as manager. Remains the only player to score more than 100 league goals in both Scotland and England. Photo: Gareth Copley