Jims pass, timed to perfection 12 minutes from the end, allowed Lennox to steer the ball beyond Englands Gordon Banks. To play the champs of 66, Were England unbeatable grand-dad? Scotland made the trip to Wemberly in 67 Something went wrong, please try again later. He died on 14 April 2001. Scotland won 3-2 and could, by every account, have knocked in several more with ease. A team in navy blue toying with the Auld Enemy, then the official world champions, in their own fortress. . These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. oh, it went down a storm, so it did. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . [14], His first Rangers game was in August 1960 at inside left against Partick Thistle in the Scottish League Cup. "[37], In February 2001, Baxter was diagnosed as suffering from cancer of the pancreas, and he died at his home on Glasgow's South Side on 14 April 2001, with his partner Norma and his sons Alan and Steven at his bedside. All rights reserved. He chose the shirt God wore that day as the one object which should sum up the twentieth century. I loved the big occasion . He's on to his second transplant by now. Eleven days later, the day after he passed, a banner was unfurled in the stands at Hampden Park during the semi-final of the 2001 Scottish Cup. But 1967, the year after England won the World Cup, was an even better platform upon which Baxter could stand tall and shine. The reasons for that are many but in simple terms it was because my father worshipped him and this suggested that I ought to too. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. [15], In December 1964, Baxter played brilliantly to set up a 20 win for Rangers in an away game against Rapid Vienna in the European Cup. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. I played for the British Army team against Aberdeen at Pittodrie " Bacardi Jim" was the captain of that team, the officer in charge of our team although I wasn't aware of it at the time, must've thought that I hadn't played as well as I could have. Almost 15 years ago Baxters friends and fans came together and raised 60,000 for Jims Hill of Beath statue. Remains of young woman found more than five years after she disappeared. There was something about the . Aye my bonnie wee lad, they did try that I used to watch him playing for Rangers and Scotland in the sixties. Baxter had just moved to Forest, in what would become one of the most notorious transfers in the clubs history, and hed fluttered into a local bar. Great fun.' . Although he gained a reputation as a womaniser when he moved to Glasgow, he married in 1965 and had two sons. One of Scottish football's greatest ball players Jim was quickly noticed playing junior football by Raith Rovers. Hi Stuart.. And right in the thick of it James Curran Baxter. Jim was a hero of mine, Id be glad to help if I can. Absolute GENIUS. During the four months in which he was unable to play he began drinking to his detriment; this ultimately was to curtail his playing career and his life. Another reason was simply because Jim was absolutely brilliant. First link doesn't seem to work Wyness. I've just spent the last two hours watching England v Scotland in 1967 for my Sports Journalism class. Some of the best fans too. As a young man growing up in Hill O Beith he was a Hibernian fan, admiring the stellar forward play of the Hibees Famous Five. A very brilliant star at that. [7] In his time at the Kirkcaldy club he orchestrated a 32 win over Rangers at Ibrox Park; Scot Symon decided he wanted to sign him for Rangers from that performance. A former Scottish international footballer, Jim Baxter was granted a public house licence at the Licensing Court in Glasgow. The light blues are seven unbeaten under the new boss, winning six of them, but Joe Wright is optimistic. [13] Rangers fans remember him as "Slim Jim", and in 18 "Old Firm" games against local rivals Celtic ten Scottish League, five League Cup and three Scottish Cup matches he was only twice on the losing side. Never more so than against England. From 1960 to 1967, he was a leading member of a strong Scottish international team that lost only once to England, in 1966, shortly after he recovered from the leg fracture. [20] He made his international debut in November 1960, when Scotland beat Northern Ireland. But they're just repeating the myth. He was thicker, his jowls were heavier. That would become a guaranteed 9 a week when he made Bert Herdmans first team and, with his pit days behind him, Baxters professional career was underway. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. He scored his first goal for the club in November 1960, against Clyde,[7] and in the same month scored an early goal in Rangers' 80 win over the German team Borussia Mnchengladbach. He would retire in 1970. Former Scotland captain Willie Cunningham was born there, too and Celtics Scott Brown also attended the villages primary school. Have a look at the You Tube clip off the England v Scotland game 1967 at Wembley . . Ciro Well-Known Member. [48][49], In 2003, a statue of Baxter was erected in his birthplace, Hill of Beath in Fife, after a campaign that raised 80,000. Give it a cuddle, caress it a wee bit, take your time, and you'll get the required response". For a nation once more proud This was world champions England. Although he gained a reputation as a womaniser when he moved to Glasgow, he married in 1965 and had two sons. . 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Irvine Welsh thinks this man is God. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a response to Jeremy Clarkson's latest statement. Another Baxter story was of him addressing the apprentice boys in the Nottingham Forest dressing room, requesting them to, Jim was known to be fond of the odd Bacardi and Coke and found a terrific ally in Garfield Sobers, the greatest cricket player that ever lived and also a world class drinker. In the 1967 match against England, who had won the 1966 World Cup, he taunted the opposition by ball juggling while waiting for his teammates to find good positions. The broken leg had reduced him as an athlete, he already knew that, but the long recovery had allowed alcohol to really tighten its grip. and he bats them all back by making it clear he doesn't know what I'm on about. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. In Baxters obituary in the Independent, the politician Tam Dalyell called the win "miraculous" and, identifying his subject as its source, referred to Baxter as "sublimely skilful". Famously after one nightclub scrape, former former Black Watch recruit James had to be picked up out of the gutter by the genial Forest coach, Irishman, Tommy Cavanagh in the early hours. Slim Jim claimed to have won 3,000 at the roulette table. Glasgow council leader attacks east coast bias after Clyde fails in freeport bid. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. [33] In 196869 he was not selected to play in any of the qualifiers for the 1970 World Cup. The next day Scotland played most of the game with 10 men after Eric Caldow broke a leg, and won 2-1. The club did too. Retirees living in Luxembourg receive over 3,050 each month. But nobody has owned Celtic like Jim Baxter. Horror as dozens of Scots find 'Do Not Resuscitate' notices on medical files. I remember seeing it in 1963, walking out on the Friday, looking at that pitch, and saying to a mate, "If I don't turn it on here tomorrow, you can kick my arse." Then hed start the England nightmare off again Now 2017 offers a golden chance to celebrate him 50 years on from that Wembley triumph and I can think of no better tribute than creating funds and the means to find the next Jim Baxter. BA1 1UA. It was Baxter at his most charming. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. And what football! When this game is often talked about Symon, by all accounts a disciplinarian, made exceptions for his No.6. Let me declare, I wasnt there. [8] Baxter went on to play for the Fife junior team, Crossgates Primrose. No coincidence he mentions his record against the mentally challengeds either, as he completely owned them in a way no other Ranger has ever done. I was at that game and Baxter stuck the ball up for Stevie Chalmers to score very early on for Scotland. Another Baxter story was of him addressing the apprentice boys in the Nottingham Forest dressing room, requesting them to fetch my magic wands to bring his boots to him! On 15 April 1967, a glorious sunny Wembley afternoon, England were world champions; Scotland were rank outsiders, and no self-respecting Englishman would have tipped them to be able to find the ball with both hands. Jim, of course, went on to play regularly for Scotland scoring both goals in the 2-1 win over England in 1963 despite Scotland playing the bulk of the game with only 10 men after Rangers full-back Eric Caldow broke his leg. And then there was the drinking. This was Banks, Moore, and Charlton's England and, as Kenneth Wolstenholme observed on commentary, Baxter "was taking the mickey". Together as the famed Drunk n Sobers, they toured the fleshpots of Nottingham in spirit-infused abandon and no little debauchery. The answer was three Scottish league titles, three Scottish Cups, and four Scottish league cups. At Sunderland his cross field passes and at time his vision were superb . His frequent brilliance in spite of a decadent, nocturnal lifestyle had convinced him of his talents invulnerability and, unfortunately, the club did little to dissuade him of that assumption. Baxter scored both goals in the 2-1 win over England in 1963, despite Scotland playing the bulk of the game . In most cases, footballers are prisoners of their own era. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. #7. Baxter was born in Hill of Beath, Fife, on 29 September 1939 and was educated and started his career there. The pair look to be high on the agenda for Michael Beale and his Ibrox recruitment drive. The victory was complete when Baxter showed Scotlands dominance by casually playing keepie-uppie as the clock ticked down. Possessed with ball at feet The first didn't take. And so, of course, I run through my own unimpressive, cod-sociological, middle-class theorising . [18], Baxter moved back to Rangers. By 1965, his relationship with Rangers was close to fracture. When did Jim Baxter sit on the ball? [7][11][12] Baxter regarded his performance in 1963 as the better of the two. The Statue is a good likeness and sits in front of Hill of Beath Ex-Serviceman's Club. As expected, I pretty much concentrated on Jim Baxter's performance for the whole match and by God was he good. Maybe Irvine Welsh is right, and Baxter should sum up the century for Scotland. [7][12] He played for Rangers from 1960 to 1965, mainly as an attacking left half. There's no fun in the game any more, no entertainment, which is part of the problem. Its 50 years ago yet still we smile. 15 April, 1967: Jim Baxter puts World Cup winners England to the sword at Wembley in an imperious display that includes a cheeky keepie uppie session. Across the next 50 years whether at home or in Downing Street Id watch either on TV, or in person, most of Scotlands internationals and cheer as I did when we qualified for tournament after tournament and sat head in hands in the stand when Gary McAllister missed that famous Euro 96 penalty and watched in disbelief as Paul Gascoigne scored for England a minute later. There was the wee heart problem a couple of years ago. Never missed a penalty for us and was an absolute joy to watch. [17][7], In December 1967, English First Division club Nottingham Forest signed Baxter from Sunderland for a club record 100,000 fee, but his rapidly declining fitness and troubled personal life meant the move was unsuccessful. ", http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/braveheart.html. It was, he remembers, four days before he got home. But how the hell did Scotland win it? The Rapid match was probably the end of Jims era too. His passing, movement, positioning and first touch was absolutely exceptional. Then beat that man again, The scoreline! . My father watched lay the flat of his hands on to the bar. Jim Baxter/Living or Deceased. [10] He later said of his time with the two Fife clubs, "I would never have made it in today's circumstances. Of course orchestrating two Scotland victories over England at Wembley in 1963 and 1967 (and humiliating them in the process in the latter game) elevated Jims standing in our house to astronomic status. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Even conservative estimates pitched his winnings at 1,800. And it was fun, my God it was. By the end of the game of his life, 'Slim Jim' Baxter, left-midfield architect of the Scots' victory, was openly toying with the furious, frustrated deities in white. Interestingly Iit seemed lost on these local men after the decades had passed on how Jim struggled in the Garibaldi Red of their beloved team, (mainly due to the wonderful social life James Curran Baxter had sought out in the Lace city). Legacy benefit claimants will not receive 20 weekly uplift back payments following new appeal outcome. Describing McNaught as, 'a smashing guy', Baxter explained how instead of thoughtlessly charging forward with the ball, McNaught suggested more considered football change from running 30 yards to produce a five-yard pass to running five yards and producing a 30-yard pass. It wasn't a plea. You shouldn't, really.'. CaleyThistleOnline.com He also broke with Glasgow tradition by becoming friendly with several members of their major Glasgow rivals, Celtic. He was. Family of dog walker tragically mauled to death break silence on shock death. A football match has its own rhythm. W hen Charlie Adam's thrillingly opportunistic 66-yard shot found its way into the Chelsea net last Saturday, the image of Jim Baxter sprang immediately to mind. Baxter was entertainment and flair. It's just . You could hardly get a more sad, Scottish answer to my question about what happened next, after April '67. French nun Lucile Randon, who was also known as Sister Andr, passed away in her sleep at a nursing home in Toulouse yesterday. Driver of overturned lorry in hospital after being rescued from Scots road crash. He did well for Scotland against England at Wembley in 1967. . The Press Association arent known for breathless flair in their reporting, but they were captivated. . they'll be good games, maybe, but not great games. Breaking his leg in Austria didn't help matters. Jim also joked: If I dont turn it on here you can kick me up the backside.. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Rangers legend Dave Smith reveals he blames giantkilling defeat by Berwick for loss to Bayern Munich in 1967 European final, Oh Hyeon gyu to Celtic transfer gathers pace as Parkhead side put forward 'improved' Suwon striker offer, The Scottish Premiership leaders are looking to add a new frontman this month, Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings. But Baxter tantalized and sucked them in Or he could rake it forty yards, dropping it on any blade of grass. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In those days the local Nottingham Evening Post would often report that Jim was two or three moves ahead of his teammates in thinking. Are sadly part of history son I went to a dance one night, and here was Slim Jim, looking very dapper in a mustard coloured Italian siut, with girls mobbing him. And I was so thrilled when the Daily Record asked me to present him with the Midfielder of the Century award in Glasgow only a few months before his death. Not just a pastiche of other greats who have been consumed by their compulsions and vices, but a real and original immortal of Scottish football. My Dad says he remembers Baxter doing this at the corner flag once and waiting for the English to come towards him. [12] His funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral, where a reading was given by Gordon Brown, a long-time fan of Raith Rovers F.C., where Baxter began his career. Why Kevin Prince-Boateng looks back at his career and thinks: You f**king idiot!, Pep Guardiola is 'SCANDALOUS' to suggest refs are biased at Old Trafford, says ex-official, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slammed for touchline antics by former referee: "Youre getting more incidents of referees being surrounded", Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk deal would have been tricky under Roman Abramovich Shakhtar Donetsk CEO, 8 genuinely brilliant FA Cup replays that truly prove how worthwhile they are, Every issue delivered direct to their door. today I'd be booked for that kind of stuff. Totally ignoring my partner of course, I listened in with glee as the names of Jim Baxter and Joe Baker dutifully came to bear upon proceedings. That exactly. While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant new subscribers' offer? Sven-Goran Eriksson signs for Notts County! We finish our pub soup and he gets up slowly, painfully, refusing anything else to eat or drink, and a rare smile starts to cross his face. Jim will always be immortalised for that heroic display in 1967. At one point though he puts his foot on it, gestures to McCreadie to come over for it, then walks away :(. As always I wont head in the direction of a detailed resume of his life or career as that has been covered by many. Famously after one nightclub scrape, former former Black Watch recruit James had to be picked up out of the gutter by the genial Forest coach, Irishman, Tommy Cavanagh in the early hours. 'You should never go back,' he has now decided. In two and a half years at Sunderland he played 98 games and scored 12 goals, becoming known for drinking himself unconscious the night before a match and playing well the next day. At the end of the season he would be sold to Sunderland, one of the few English teams who werent deterred by his reputation. Press ESC to cancel. Aye, it was great. [29], Scotland did not qualify for the final stage of the FIFA World Cup during Baxter's playing career. Cheers! 5 Where was Jim Baxter buried in his hometown? Learn how your comment data is processed. I owe them. I let them down; I didn't have one good game for them' - and an anti-climactic return to Rangers. Hed beat one man, then turn around [12] Scotland teammate Dave Mackay unsuccessfully advised him to train harder and live more sensibly. There, now Ive got that out of the way Ill begin. Not Baxter, though. He appears briefly in The Footballer Who Could Fly, Duncan Hamiltons memoir. Its brush strokes creating small masterpieces whenever he was on the ball. The visitors had the lead and the command of the game in the second half and Baxter, framed on the far touchline, juggled the ball towards a phalanx of England defenders, before sending an impudent flick over their heads and into the stride of Denis Law. When you drank the heavenly elixir A one-word swagger a wink and the promise of something special in what is still probably the greatest Scotland game of all time. Rightly so. In an interview on his career, Baxter was asked if joining the senior ranks was the beginning of his football education. (Features) by "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)"; News, opinion and commentary General interest However, he started drinking heavily during a four-month layoff caused by a leg fracture in December 1964, his fitness suffered, and he was transferred to Sunderland in summer 1965. His performances at Starks Park persuaded Rangers manager Scot Symon to pay a record Scottish transfer fee of 17,500 to bring . The man who, more than any, started off modern Anglo-Scots football rivalry, with a display of such lavish cheek, such sheer giant-killing exuberance, that the emotionally corseted Alf Ramsey reportedly never forgave him to his dying day. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The plaque has his birthdate 1939 to 2001 Still some glimpses of his awesome talent though. I can understand entirely why he would be anybodys favourite player, such panache and style. Theres oil in them thar Nottinghamshire hills! Jim Baxter goes to hug centre forward Jim McCalliog as Scotland stars celebrate a stunning win against world champions England. Good luck to Sunderland for the coming season. And a broken leg. He was earning 7 a week sorting the stone from the coal at Fordel Colliary and 3 a week in Raiths reserves. Jim Baxter was born at Hill O'Beath in Fife in 1939 just as war was breaking out across Europe. 'Ach, no, son, nothing else. Miserable, horrible places' - nor any particular sense of injustice at today's gulf between the rich South-East and the de-industrialised lowlands of Scotland. He was indulged in ways that other players werent and had an aversion to nurturing his gifts that was never properly challenged. He laughed and giggled and, improbably, his eyes still danced when he spoke of his yesterdays. The story Tom Miller recounts is that when Brown asked Baxter to warm up, Jim first stretched out his left leg and then his right and quipped, Thats me warmed up! He then ran the show. The teams emerge at Wembley in 1967 before Scotland's crowning as the 'Unofficial World Champions', Baxter holds up the Scottish Cup for Rangers. I was privileged to watch him, meet him and know his parents his mother being a lifelong member of our local Labour Party. The number six jersey was worn by . Many people will have heard of the great Slim Jim Baxter alias "Bacardi Jim". A few observations on Hibs v Killie, Being Hibs: Spending some time with the family. Thanks very much, Alan. oh, playing on that pitch, it was what I was born for!' Not that often now. N. NONOTONE Well-Known Member. Sure made them pay that day, With Jules Rimet stood watching When was Jim Baxter married and how many children did he have? That afternoon, after a few hours sleep, he and his left foot would captivate 120,000 fans at Hampden Park, giving what was by his own reckoning his finest performance against Celtic in a 3-0 win. Forest would be the nadir and the stories are legendary and awful of bars and bets and being found badly beaten in the street. You will receive a verification email shortly. Baxter is still spoken about today in the red and white part of the North East. The one with him and Pele is a great photo. I have searched Utube and the net in general but can't find any footage of it. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Or grab yourself some me-time and treat yourself! He said he found the idea of being given any sort of football education laughable, before then commenting on Willie McNaught. Rangers squad revealed as Robbie Ure sent SOS call amid three-pronged striker struggle. Thanks for your memories Neill. two liver transplants Together as the famed Drunk n Sobers, they toured the fleshpots of Nottingham in spirit-infused abandon and no little debauchery. It was sad to see his self-imposed health and weight problems as he got older. They hardly agreed on anything, except they all said Jim Baxter was the best footballer any of them had ever seen in Scotland. On a research study at my favourite watering hole The Woodlark at Lambley, (tours available), I nebbed in as they say in these parts, on a conversation between some worthies sitting in the bar who were talking of some sterling names from the local football fraternity. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". When Scotland with Jim Baxter at his best Baxter was also addicted to gambling, and is estimated to have lost between 250,000 and 500,000. Sign up for a new account in our community. It was an order, barked to Bobby Lennox, then passed around. Jim Baxter played that in front of ninety thousand fans, Right along the Wemberly touchline The England team were overawed A young man in his prime he was Possessed with ball at feet When England saw him gliding o'er the green Yon blonde cap'n called "retreat" Baxter walked about the pitch A God amongst mere men He'd beat one man, then turn around [7][14][16] Baxter played 98 games for Sunderland in England's First Division (then the top tier), scoring 12 goals. When I spoke at the inauguration of the statue I well remember the pride I saw in Baxters parents faces as their son was honoured in his home village and made immortal. Baxter was from Hill of Beath, a small village in Fife which was built to the serve the mining community. Remembering Red Star Belgrades European Cup winners, 29 years on from their greatest victory. Jim Baxter won ten winners' medals in his five years at Rangers in the first-half of the 1960s. Whatever the exact truth, by the time he was sitting down for breakfast at his parents house, he had earned almost as much in a night as he would from a years salary. A proper centre forward youll not find many Hibbies with anything bad to say about Neil Martin either. There are more important results beating Czechoslovakia in 1973 to qualify for the World Cup in West Germany, beating Holland in Argentina in 1978, twice beating France in recent years. Apr 14, 2018 . ', Scotland's talisman on football's most intense rivalry, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Great article here,he say's he didn't sit on the ball "in that game anyway" played keepy up and generally took the proverbial,sure i remember footage of him standing on the ball and surveying the horizon looking for a team mate to pass too,great stuff, Not in that game (I watched the whole game a couple of years ago on DVD). Rutherglen Glencairn 'made their own luck' to jump up three league places, says boss, Willie Harvey was delighted with the win over Neilston and wants to go on a run, Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao among TEN Chinese snooker players charged with match fixing. Jim had joined Raith Rovers in 1957 from Crossgates Primrose and made 62 standout appearances for the club. It was certainly a change and I wasn't letting it go by." He ordered a bottle of Bacardi and a jug of Coke, and asked for a small bottle of ice. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? Jim Baxter/Cause of death. 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