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Notable former players[edit]

The "Greatest Ever" Rangers 11 chosen by fans, in 1999. The coach chosen was Walter Smith.[n 1][1]

Greatest ever team[edit]

The following team was voted the greatest ever Rangers team by supporters in 1999. When the vote was launched it was feared that younger voters would ignore the great service of many of the pre-war stars (notably the most successful captain and most successful manager the club has ever had, Davie Meiklejohn and Bill Struth respectively). When the ballot was launched Donald Findlay stated it would be limited to post Second World War players because "few can recall players of these earlier eras":[2]

Scotland Football Hall of Fame[edit]

To 2012, 25 players and managers to have been involved with Rangers in their careers, have entered the Scottish Football Hall of Fame:[3]

Scotland Roll of Honour[edit]

The Scotland national football team roll of honour recognises players who have gained 50 or more international caps for Scotland. The 7 inductees to have played for Rangers in their career are:[4]

Scottish Sports Hall of Fame[edit]

In the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame, 3 Rangers players have been selected, they are:[5]

References[edit]

Notes;

  1. ^ Choices were limited to post World War II era players only.

General;

  1. ^ "Rangers Greatest 11". The official Rangers FC Website. 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  2. ^ Football: Greig is voted greatest ever Ranger! The Free Library, 1999
  3. ^ Hall of Fame Scottish Football Museum
  4. ^ "International Roll of Honour". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  5. ^ Scottish Sports Hall of Fame Scottish Sports