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    Jim Baxter

    Jim Baxter

    Awards & Honours

    10

    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Jim Baxter's legacy rests on his extraordinary skill and the unforgettable moment at Wembley in 1967. He is widely considered one of Scotland's greatest ever players, despite a career truncated by injury and personal struggles. His ten major trophies with Rangers in just five seasons place him among the club's most decorated players of the era. The Scottish Football Hall of Fame inducted him in 2004, and Rangers honoured him with a statue outside Ibrox Stadium. A street in his hometown, Jim Baxter Way, commemorates his life. His iconic keepy-uppy remains a defining image of Scottish football pride.

    Jim Baxter receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Scottish Football Hall of Fame

    Scottish Football Museum·2004

    Inducted posthumously for his contribution to Scottish football.

    Rangers Hall of Fame

    Rangers FC·2001

    Inducted as one of the club's all-time greats.

    Jim Baxter Way

    Hill of Beath Community·2002

    A street in his hometown named in his honour.

    Statue at Ibrox Stadium

    Rangers FC·2001

    A bronze statue unveiled outside the home of Rangers.

    Rankings & Lists

    #10

    Greatest Scottish Footballers of All Time

    The Sunday Herald·2001
    #Listed

    50 Greatest Scottish Footballers

    The Scotsman·2001

    Magazine Covers

    Shoot!

    1963-08-10

    Slim Jim: Rangers' Master

    Shoot!

    1964-05-02

    Baxter's Double Delight

    Records & Feats

    Only Scottish player to score both goals in a 3-2 win over England at Wembley

    Historic First·1967

    Scored both goals in Scotland's 3-2 victory over world champions England on 15 April 1967.

    Most trophies won by a Rangers player in a five-year span (1960-1965)

    Career Milestone·1965

    Won 10 major trophies in 5 seasons, including three league titles, three Scottish Cups, and four League Cups.