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:
29. Bertie Auld
Born: Maryhill (1938-2021) - Famous for starting ‘The Celtic Song’ by whistling it in the tunnel ahead of the 1967 European Cup Final. A Lisbon Lion giant with an unquestionable talent, Auld was an important figure of Jock Stein’s all-conquering side. Would later manage Partick Thistle, Hibs, Hamilton and Dumbarton. | Getty Images
30. Steve Archibald
Born: Glasgow - Began as a midfielder before he was converted to a striker at Aberdeen in the late 1970s. Played a leading role during the Dons League title winning campaign in 1979/80 and his standout performances earned him a move to Tottenham. Top scorer in the English League in his debut season, he would net 77 goals in 189 games. A stunning transfer to Barcelona followed after Diego Maradona’s move to Napoli. | Getty Images
31. Tom ‘Tiny’ Wharton
Born: Glasgow (1927-2005) - One of the most respected match officials of his generation. Earned the nickname ‘Tiny’ due to his 6ft 4’ frame! An engineer by trade, he took up refereeing aged 21 and reached class 1 status within three years. Took charge of a number of high-profile games, including four Scottish Cup finals and four League Cup finals. Man in the middle for the 1962 European Cup Winners Cup final at Hampden between Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina. | Scottish Football Museum
32. Paul McStay
Born: Hamilton - A creative midfielder who was voted a member of Celtic’s greatest ever team in 2002. A mainstay for the Hoops and for Scotland throughout his career, he played a total of 678 games for his boyhood heroes. Played in the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals. Capped 76 times for the national team, scoring nine goals. | Getty Images