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:
37. Ronnie Simpson
Born: Queen’s Park (1930-2004) - Made his senior debut as a 14-year-old for Queen’s Park and was selected by Matt Busby to play for Great Britain at the 1948 Olympic Games. Won the FA Cup twice with Newcastle and spent his twilight years at Celtic. Originally signed as cover for John Fallon, he established himself was first-choice stopper and was a member of the 1967 European Cup-winning team. | Getty Images
38. Frank McLintock
Born: Gorbals - Another player to emerge through the Junior ranks before moving to Leicester City in 1957. Spent sive year at Filbert Street before signing for Arsenal for a then club record £80,000 fee. Became club captain in 1967 and is fondly remembered as the man who skippered Arsenal to their first League and FA Cup double in season 1970/71. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
39. Tommy Docherty
Born: Gorbals (1928-2020) - A charismatic manager and talented right-half who enjoyed a successful playing career which started at Celtic in 1948 and ended at Chelsea in 1962. Featured at the 1954 World Cup finals in Switzerland. Took charge of Aston Villa, Porto, Scotland, Manchester United and Derby County. | Getty Images
40. Eddie Gray
Born: Castlemilk - A loyal servant to Leeds United as a player and manager, Gray was a tricky winger who made 454 appearances and scored 52 goals. One of Don Revie’s Elland Road stars who scored some top-class goals. Voted the third greatest Leeds player of all-time. | Getty Images