Hall of fame

[gbhibby]

Is there a list of the current Hall of famers?

[BILLYHIBS]

Is there a list of the current Hall of famers?

It’s a secret :greengrin

[gbhibby]

It’s a secret :greengrin
Oh you tease😁

[Billy Whizz]

Is there a list of the current Hall of famers?

https://twitter.com/hibstrust/status/1507022280542461952?s=21&t=SjTiU8hUzM3DqDN6Z3QiZA

[Heisenberg]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hibernian_F.C._players

If you look under notable players they are in there. Any highlighted light blue in the “Hibs years” column.

[Hibernian Verse]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hibernian_F.C._players

If you look under notable players they are in there. Any highlighted light blue in the “Hibs years” column.

Surely Peter Kerr, for example, should be inducted post-humously.

[BILLYHIBS]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hibernian_F.C._players

If you look under notable players they are in there. Any highlighted light blue in the “Hibs years” column.

👍

Thanks for that

I know that Hibs Historical Trust have been having problems with their website

[Pretty Boy]

I've always been curious as to Alan Rough being an early inductee.

No doubt he was a good goalkeeper, admittedly before my time, but when you look at some of the names not yet inducted I always thought it was an odd one.

[HHT]

Is there a list of the current Hall of famers?

Not including the six being inducted tonight, those in the Hall of Fame are

Bobby Johnstone
Eddie Turnbull
Lawrie Reilly
Gordon Smith
Willie Ormond
Pat Stanton
Michael Whelehan
Sir Tom Farmer
Arthur Duncan
Harry Swan
Harry Rennie
Hugh Shaw
Jackie McNamara
James McGhee
Joe Baker
Tommy Preston
Peter Cormack
John Brownlie
Jimmy McColl
Alex Cropley
Keith Wright
John Fraser
Jimmy O'Rourke
Eric Stevenson
Alan Rough


https://i.imgur.com/CScwuhI.jpg

[gbhibby]

Not including the six being inducted tonight, those in the Hall of Fame are

Bobby Johnstone
Eddie Turnbull
Lawrie Reilly
Gordon Smith
Willie Ormond
Pat Stanton
Michael Whelehan
Sir Tom Farmer
Arthur Duncan
Harry Swan
Harry Rennie
Hugh Shaw
Jackie McNamara
James McGhee
Joe Baker
Tommy Preston
Peter Cormack
John Brownlie
Jimmy McColl
Alex Cropley
Keith Wright
John Fraser
Jimmy O'Rourke
Eric Stevenson
Alan Rough


https://i.imgur.com/CScwuhI.jpg


Thanks for that.

[PatHead]

Can't believe James Main isn't there. Died from injuries he sustained during a match in the 1920s.

Surely deserves recognition.

[leith lynx]

Not including the six being inducted tonight, those in the Hall of Fame are

Bobby Johnstone
Eddie Turnbull
Lawrie Reilly
Gordon Smith
Willie Ormond
Pat Stanton
Michael Whelehan
Sir Tom Farmer
Arthur Duncan
Harry Swan
Harry Rennie
Hugh Shaw
Jackie McNamara
James McGhee
Joe Baker
Tommy Preston
Peter Cormack
John Brownlie
Jimmy McColl
Alex Cropley
Keith Wright
John Fraser
Jimmy O'Rourke
Eric Stevenson
Alan Rough


https://i.imgur.com/CScwuhI.jpg


I would put Erich Scheadler in there, also Lewis Stevenson can't be far away.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

I've always been curious as to Alan Rough being an early inductee.

No doubt he was a good goalkeeper, admittedly before my time, but when you look at some of the names not yet inducted I always thought it was an odd one.


Me too can't see why and in front of so may worthy candidates . Could not believe John Blackley was only nominated now .
As you say Roughie was a very good goalkeeper and rightly a Thistle legend.
On the PLZ show never heard him speak fondly of Hibs.

[BILLYHIBS]

Six former players to be inducted tonight John Blackley is one of them

Usually inductees have retired from playing

[MikeyS]

What is the criteria to be inducted?

The only player on the list I've seen play is Keith Wright who is correctly a cup winning legend. I know who the majority of them are and I've obviously heard of the ones with famous historical links to the club but for example guys like Rough & McNamara whilst having played loads of games don't seem to have achieved anything other than longevity.

Maybe I'm doing a disservice though due to never having seen them but is Rough more a legend than Leighton or McNamara consider more fondly than say Gordon Hunter?

[Mick O'Rourke]

Six former players to be inducted tonight John Blackley is one of them

Usually inductees have retired from playing

....and working! Most have retired when nominated,it seems

I hope Tommy Younger is one tonight.
The Famous Five all inducted.
But who else from those title winning teams?

Who decides ? And how do they decide?
Like someone said, Shades is not there.

[Mick O'Rourke]

What is the criteria to be inducted?

The only player on the list I've seen play is Keith Wright who is correctly a cup winning legend. I know who the majority of them are and I've obviously heard of the ones with famous historical links to the club but for example guys like Rough & McNamara whilst having played loads of games don't seem to have achieved anything other than longevity.

Maybe I'm doing a disservice though due to never having seen them but is Rough more a legend than Leighton or McNamara consider more fondly than say Gordon Hunter?

Not looking to cause a nark
But could mention a few worthy before Keith Wright.
Again .. Like you
How are players chosen and who decides ?
Name names !!

[leith lynx]

....and working! Most have retired when nominated,it seems

I hope Tommy Younger is one tonight.
The Famous Five all inducted.
But who else from those title winning teams?

Who decides ? And how do they decide?
Like someone said, Shades is not there.
Bobby Combe as well.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Bobby Combe as well.


Yes indeed
When i was a teenager,an older Hibby i worked with said that Jimmy O'Rourke sometimes reminded him of Bobby.
Praise indeed !

But your point is correct. So many you and possibly i saw not in the Hall of Fame.
They can't all be in it of course,but we all have thoughts,opinions on who maybe should be.:greengrin

[MikeyS]

Not looking to cause a nark
But could mention a few worthy before Keith Wright.
Again .. Like you
How are players chosen and who decides ?
Name names !!

Aye its an interesting one Mick,there is a counter argument for almost all entries I suppose.

Using Keith as an example, and he was a real hero of mines growing up although I did prefer Jackson, you could argue that Stokes as a cup winner with a similar goals to game ration could be ahead. Then you've got Deek who has outscored everyone in the last however many years!

I'm actually delighted it's no my job🤣 thankless task by the looks of it!

[EVENTUALLY]

Tom McNiven was highly thought by everyone at Easter Road over many years and would be very worthy of inclusion.
Ally McLeod and Alex Edwards were great performers over a good few years too and would also be well received tonight.

[ancient hibee]

I would have thought To,my Younger would be an obvious goalie to be in it. Particularly as he went on to be a director of the club and President of the SFA.

[leith lynx]

Tom McNiven was highly thought by everyone at Easter Road over many years and would be very worthy of inclusion.
Ally McLeod and Alex Edwards were great performers over a good few years too and would also be well received tonight.

Tom Mcniven on the non playing side is a great shout, also Cecil Graham who served for many years as club secretary.

[AndyM_1875]

There are loads who could be inducted posthumously... off the top of my head (non Famous Five era)

Dan McMichael - manager of the 1902 Cup Winning side and League Winning side or 1903. Kept the club going during WW1.
Bobby Atherton - 1902/03 captain, Wales International, killed in WW1
Willie Groves - aka Darlin' Willie Groves
Jimmy Dunn - 1920s player. Wembley Wizard

Of more recent vintage
Alan Gordon
Erich Schaedler

[derekduval]

Aye its an interesting one Mick,there is a counter argument for almost all entries I suppose.

Using Keith as an example, and he was a real hero of mines growing up although I did prefer Jackson, you could argue that Stokes as a cup winner with a similar goals to game ration could be ahead. Then you've got Deek who has outscored everyone in the last however many years!

I'm actually delighted it's no my job🤣 thankless task by the looks of it!

Did Keith Wright not score in every round on the way to winning the Skol Cup, that’s quite an achievement and probably makes him worthy

[Eyrie]

Did Keith Wright not score in every round on the way to winning the Skol Cup, that’s quite an achievement and probably makes him worthy

He did.

I only missed the Ayr game.

[brog]

I would just turn this lovely thread round a little and change the emphasis to the positive. ie, let's not question why Player A or B is in the Hall of Fame but Player C isn't? Instead let's just say, surely Player C deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. I think we should celebrate the fact that we have so many outstanding candidates who have served our club so well.

[leith lynx]

I would just turn this lovely thread round a little and change the emphasis to the positive. ie, let's not question why Player A or B is in the Hall of Fame but Player C isn't? Instead let's just say, surely Player C deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. I think we should celebrate the fact that we have so many outstanding candidates who have served our club so well.

Congratulations to all who were inducted tonight, especially Bobby Combe,and just a matter of time before Shades is there.

[Twiglet]

What is the criteria to be inducted?

The only player on the list I've seen play is Keith Wright who is correctly a cup winning legend. I know who the majority of them are and I've obviously heard of the ones with famous historical links to the club but for example guys like Rough & McNamara whilst having played loads of games don't seem to have achieved anything other than longevity.

Maybe I'm doing a disservice though due to never having seen them but is Rough more a legend than Leighton or McNamara consider more fondly than say Gordon Hunter?

The million dollar question. There are lots of things taken into consideration. One criteria is a player must be retired from playing. Just something to take into account when wondering why some more recent players aren't in there.

[beensaidbefore]

Did Keith Wright not score in every round on the way to winning the Skol Cup, that’s quite an achievement and probably makes him worthy

Legend in my eyes.

[BILLYHIBS]

The six new inductees for 2022 last night were :

John Blackley

Bobby Combe

Tommy Younger

Laura Kennedy

Gordon Hunter

Franck Sauzee


https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/six-hibees-inducted-into-hibernian-hall-of-fame

[Pretty Boy]

A very deserving list inducted last night.

Delighted to see the 1st woman inducted, especially one so important in the formative years. Only a matter of time before a few more follow.

[Orchard_Hibs]

Legend in my eyes.

Mine too, I would bet most fans of my age mid/late 30’s will have Keith in the legend bracket.

His dad once gave me a ticket to the match while I was in the Que behind him as a boy, it was like winning the lottery to me.

I also once had a chat with Keith in the coop on Boswall parkway, mars where running a promotion of play with your hero’s and the likes of Rooney/crouch etc. I asked him if I’d have to win the competition to have a kick about with him.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Bobby Combe as well.
Yes both Bobby and Tommy Younger got inducted :aok:

[Iggy Pope]

Tommy Younger Jnr spoke very well and was an apple that never fell far from the tree! Albeit a good bit slimmer. Wonderful to hear him talk about playing golf with his Dad, Laurie Reilly and Gordon Smith.
It’s easy to forget how young Tommy was when he died as he seemed to have been around Hibs and the SFA forever back then.
Interesting to hear Dalglish speak about him and also that Tommy is in a Liverpool list too.

Great also to hear the Combe family and their memories although I was surprised the grocers on Leith Walk didn’t get a mention!. Shame that Mrs Combe wasn’t able (I think I picked up that she was too ill but maybe would have made it in 2020) as it sounds like she might’ve had a story to tell!

Brilliant seeing heroes of mine like Sloop and Geebsie take their place, both great fellahs and hugely interesting to hear Laura Kennedy speak (and a very good Hibby by the sound of it).

As I’ve said elsewhere the induction of Franck Sauzee is understandable but a bit underwhelming if he can’t (or won’t) attend. Maybe he was set to appear in 2020 but to my mind listening to a video of Stuart Lovell talking about him is unnecessary and if I’m honest not worth the time it was given.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Tommy Younger Jnr spoke very well and was an apple that never fell far from the tree! Albeit a good bit slimmer. Wonderful to hear him talk about playing golf with his Dad, Laurie Reilly and Gordon Smith.
It’s easy to forget how young Tommy was when he died as he seemed to have been around Hibs and the SFA forever back then.
Interesting to hear Dalglish speak about him and also that Tommy is in a Liverpool list too.

Great also to hear the Combe family and their memories although I was surprised the grocers on Leith Walk didn’t get a mention!. Shame that Mrs Combe wasn’t able (I think I picked up that she was too ill but maybe would have made it in 2020) as it sounds like she might’ve had a story to tell!

Brilliant seeing heroes of mine like Sloop and Geebsie take their place, both great fellahs and hugely interesting to hear Laura Kennedy speak (and a very good Hibby by the sound of it).

As I’ve said elsewhere the induction of Franck Sauzee is understandable but a bit underwhelming if he can’t (or won’t) attend. Maybe he was set to appear in 2020 but to my mind listening to a video of Stuart Lovell talking about him is unnecessary and if I’m honest not worth the time it was given.


Thank you for the wee report on last nights proceedings.
I would have had similar view to yourself regards your final paragraph.
Guess he was busy this week !
He will get his plaudits at the upcoming dinner for him.

[Iggy Pope]

Thank you for the wee report on last nights proceedings.
I would have had similar view to yourself regards your final paragraph.
Guess he was busy this week !
He will get his plaudits at the upcoming dinner for him.

He will but it’s an expensive old week for the punters though.

[GordonHFC]

My mate used to work as a barman in the old Queensway Hotel (for those oldies) and I used to go in there when he was on. Got talking to Tommy Younger and Tom Hart who used to frequent the establishment. They gave me tickets for the England v Scotland game at Wembley in 1979.

[woody1954]

I've always been curious as to Alan Rough being an early inductee.

No doubt he was a good goalkeeper, admittedly before my time, but when you look at some of the names not yet inducted I always thought it was an odd one.

Alan Rough kept us in the top league for at least 2 seasons.
Better at Easter Road than Goram

[Mick O'Rourke]

Alan Rough kept us in the top league for at least 2 seasons.
Better at Easter Road than Goram

Older fans could say the same for Ronnie Simpson!
But Ronnie will be in Celtic's HOF

[Pretty Boy]

Alan Rough kept us in the top league for at least 2 seasons.
Better at Easter Road than Goram

I'm not disputing he was a very good goalkeeper. It's just I've never really heard him spoken about in the same breath as most of the others in the HoF.

I'm sure I'm coming across as petty but having him in ahead of Combe, Younger and Blackley (now rectified) and with the likes of Schaedler, Dornan, Edwards, McMichael, Scott and Templeton all still to be inducted I just don't really understand it. Even from a similar era I would have though Gordon Rae would have been a shout.

[JimBHibees]

I've always been curious as to Alan Rough being an early inductee.

No doubt he was a good goalkeeper, admittedly before my time, but when you look at some of the names not yet inducted I always thought it was an odd one.

Tend to agree to be honest though the selection is a bit arbitrary probably better known for being a Thistle legend and obviously then went to play for Celtic of course. Certainly seems a strange choice in comparison to Tommy Younger.

[JimBHibees]

I'm not disputing he was a very good goalkeeper. It's just I've never really heard him spoken about in the same breath as most of the others in the HoF.

I'm sure I'm coming across as petty but having him in ahead of Combe, Younger and Blackley (now rectified) and with the likes of Schaedler, Dornan, Edwards, McMichael, Scott and Templeton all still to be inducted I just don't really understand it. Even from a similar era I would have though Gordon Rae would have been a shout.

Agree totally. Gordon Rae is a great shout played for years giving his absolute all every time in a pretty average period for the club.

[Centre Hawf]

I'm not disputing he was a very good goalkeeper. It's just I've never really heard him spoken about in the same breath as most of the others in the HoF.

I'm sure I'm coming across as petty but having him in ahead of Combe, Younger and Blackley (now rectified) and with the likes of Schaedler, Dornan, Edwards, McMichael, Scott and Templeton all still to be inducted I just don't really understand it. Even from a similar era I would have though Gordon Rae would have been a shout.

I don't really disagree with the names you put forward being more worthy of being put in before him but is it not quite common for these things to have players inducted from different eras at the same time?

Even last night it was Younger and Combe, then Blackley and Hunter, then finally Sauzee from the mens team with Laura Kennedy being the first woman's player. These are names from various generations and maybe thats deliberate?

[Itsnoteasy]

Alan Rough kept us in the top league for at least 2 seasons.
Better at Easter Road than Goram

No chance IMHO

[Carheenlea]

The more expansive the list of inductees becomes as the years go on, the more debate there will be about who should and shouldn’t be on that list and why some are selected before others! A nice consequence of having so many great servants and cult figures.

[superfurryhibby]

Shades, Cropley, Gordon, Edwards, Riordan and Rae are all very worthy of induction.

[BILLYHIBS]

Shades, Cropley, Gordon, Edwards, Riordan and Rae are all very worthy of induction.

Alex Cropley was inducted in 2017

[superfurryhibby]

Alex Cropley was inducted in 2017

Whoops

The others are most worthy.

[BILLYHIBS]

Whoops

The others are most worthy.

:agree:

[brog]

I'm not disputing he was a very good goalkeeper. It's just I've never really heard him spoken about in the same breath as most of the others in the HoF.

I'm sure I'm coming across as petty but having him in ahead of Combe, Younger and Blackley (now rectified) and with the likes of Schaedler, Dornan, Edwards, McMichael, Scott and Templeton all still to be inducted I just don't really understand it. Even from a similar era I would have though Gordon Rae would have been a shout.

Please see my prior post. Let's not put down anyone in H of F, let's just celebrate the fact we have so many worthy candidates.

[Unseen work]

Excuse my ignorance but who is the female that’s been inducted and what’s her story?

Not heard of her before but heard alot of people saying it’s well deserved so just intrigued.

[w pilton hibby]

Excuse my ignorance but who is the female that’s been inducted and what’s her story?

Not heard of her before but heard alot of people saying it’s well deserved so just intrigued.

You can read about here here -

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/six-hibees-inducted-into-hibernian-hall-of-fame

[Iggy Pope]

Excuse my ignorance but who is the female that’s been inducted and what’s her story?

Not heard of her before but heard alot of people saying it’s well deserved so just intrigued.

I’d never heard of her either as I’ve largely ignored the women’s game. However she spoke very well, her and her family are clearly all good Hibbies, Leithers too and, however we look at things, her titles cups and medals make her the most decorated Hibernian player ever. Obvious debates on how that pans out and probably don’t belong here but I think she deserves her place. The sad part she spoke about was that she never once got the chance to play at Easter Road........