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:
5. Hughie Gallacher
Born: Bellshill (1903-1957) - A ‘Wembley Wizard’ in 1928, Gallagher was regarded by many of his generation as one of the country’s greatest centre-forwards of all-time. Captained Newcastle to the English League Championship title in 1927 and would go on to play for Chelsea. Small in stature at only 5ft 5’ but quick and powerful, he was a prolific scorer at international level, netting 23 times in 20 games. Died tragically at the age of 54. Photo: Fox Photos
6. Willie Miller
Born: Bridgton - More famously associated with the city of Aberdeen. Captained the Dons to the European Cup Winners Cup and European Super Cup in 1984. Rangers tried to lure him back to his place of birth but the defender stayed loyal to the North East side. Formed one of the strongest centre-back pairings to ever grace the Scottish game alongside Alex McLeish. Won 65 Scotland caps. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
7. Sir Matt Busby
Born: Bellshill (1909-1994) - Took on the thankless task of managing Manchester United after World War II at a time when the club were in self-destruct mode and Old Trafford had been badly damaged after being hit by enemy bombs. Established the club’s youth system and produced a talented crop of young players who became known as the ‘Busby Babes’. On the brink of conquering Europe until tragedy struck when the Munich plane crash claimed the lives of eight players. | Getty Images
8. Jimmy Johnstone
Born: Viewpark (1944-2006) - Nicknamed ‘Jinky’ due to his ability to twist and turn away from opponents, the wing wizard went from Celtic Park all boy to star player in the greatest Hoops team in history. Had a fiery temperament but was blessed with sensational skills. Scored 129 goals in 515 appearances for the club, often putting in world-class performances against the best teams in the world. | Getty Images