Baxter, Jim b. September 29, 1939 d. April 14, 2001 Legendary Scottish footballer. Known as "Slim Jim", Baxter was one of the worlds greatest players during the 1960s. It was said that he transformed Rangers FC from a good team to a great one. He joined Rangers FC from Raith Rovers for a fee £ 17,500 in june 1960. At the time he was 20 and this was only the beginning of a brilliant career. Always the master playmaker, in 254 games for Rangers FC he scored 24 goals and set up over 100. With Rangers FC he won 3 Scottish Cups, 3 Championships and 3...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith) Linn Crematorium, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Luke, Frederick b. September 29, 1895 d. March 12, 1983 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Lockerley, England, he served as a Driver in the 37th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, British Army. On August 26, 1914, in actions at Le Cateau, France, Driver Luke took part as a volunteer team to recapture two British guns under heavy German artillery and infantry fire. Although the enemy was within 100 yards Driver Luke with the help of an officer and another driver managed to get one gun away safely. For extreme gallantry, he was awarded the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Linn Crematorium, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Stein, Jock b. 1922 d. 1985 Legendary Scottish football (soccer) manager. Born John Stein, Jock Stein was one of the most successful football managers Scotland has ever produced. As a player he was signed by Glasgow Celtic in 1951 but due to an ankle injury his career was prematurely ended. Stein's first managerial post was with struggling Dunfermline F.C. Facing near certain relegation Dunfermline needed six wins out of six to avoid the drop- a feat they achieved under Steins guidance. Steins greatest moments were to...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith) Linn Crematorium, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
b. September 29, 1939 d. April 14, 2001