Jim Baxter

Soccer Player

Birthday September 29, 1939

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Apr 14, 2001 (61)

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About

Midfielder who was a member of the Scottish national team from 1960 to 1967. He starred for the Rangers FC, helping lead the team to three Scottish Cups and 3 Scottish League First Division titles.

Before Fame

He began his professional career with the Raith Rovers in 1957.

Trivia

He was said to drink three bottles of liquor the night before a match, fall asleep drunk, and play the next day with no apparent hangover.

Family Life

He was married twice and had two children, belying his reputation as a womanizer.

Associated With

He and Barry Ferguson both played for the Scottish national team.