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:
21. Jim Leighton
Born: Johnstone - A dependable and brave goalkeeper, Leighton is Scotland’s second most-capped player with 91 appearances. Won two League titles with Aberdeen in 1984 and 85’. Played at three World Cup finals and joined Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 1988. Ended his senior career back at Pittodrie. Photo: SNS Group
22. John Clark
Born: Chapelhall - Spent 13 years at Celtic between 1958 and 1971 and was one of the unsung heroes of the Lisbon Lions. An intelligent sweeper who read the game very well and made him an ideal partner for Billy McNeill. Nicknamed ‘The Brush’, he stayed at Parkhead for six of the famous “nine-in-a-row” years. Served as No.2 to McNeill at Celtic Park and is the club’s second longest serving Celtc after Willie Maley. | Getty Images
23. Bobby Evans
Born: Glasgow (1927-2001) - Made over 500 appearances for Celtic and won 48 Scotland caps. A tough-tackling defender who was renowned for his relentless work rate. Won 13 major honours with the Hoops and also turned out for Chelsea. | Getty Images
24. Tommy Gemmell
Born: Motherwell (1943-2017) - The ultimate modern attacking full-back who is remembered for his powerful long-range efforts and for scoring goals in two European Cup finals in 1967 and 1970. His medal haul makes for impressive reading, winning six League titles, three Scottish Cups and five League Cups. | The Scotsman