Slim Jim — Rangers' most gifted Scottish footballer of the 1960s whose performance against England at Wembley in 1967 is the defining moment of Scottish football history.
Jim Baxter was the most gifted Scottish footballer of his generation. His left foot was described by many contemporaries as the finest in British football. His performance in Scotland's 3-2 victory over World Champions England at Wembley in 1967 — in which he juggled the ball to taunt the opposition — remains the most celebrated moment in Scottish football. He won three Scottish league titles and six Scottish Cups with Rangers.
He juggled the ball in front of England fans after Scotland beat the World Champions 3-2 at Wembley in 1967 — the most famous act of sporting cheek in Scottish football history.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Scottish League 3x
- Scottish Cup 6x
- 34 Scotland caps