A wee picture tribute to J Hubbard

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Such a lovely, genuine, generous and humble guy.

He was so proud to have his 8oth inside Ibrox and was delighted by the artwork of him.

A Rangers legend of the highest order.

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Such a lovely, genuine, generous and humble guy.

He was so proud to have his 8oth inside Ibrox and was delighted by the artwork of him.

A Rangers legend of the highest order.

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Lovely tribute PP!

RIP Johnny. I never saw you play, but thank you for all you did for our club Sir. You’ve earned your sleep, and I’m sure you’ll never be forgotten.
 
Remember meeting him on Paisley Road West in the wind/rain. During our walk to the main entrance at Ibrox he spoke about his penalty record of "never missing one" - this I queried but his retort was that the keeper saved it he didn't miss the target/goals ever.

Sleep well Mr Hubbard - a true Ranger.
 

There is something wonderfully romantic and quintessentially peerless about that photograph; it is of a man totally at peace with where he is, completely in love with his surroundings and humbled by his good fortune. He was part of the fabric of the club and became an important and vital part of the club’s DNA, mixing with fans, players and officials alike, treating everyone with the same courtesy and kindness. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and an utter credit to the club and and to his family. He was a role model with a presence that, in his later years, belied his stature. He was a giant amongst men and embodied everything that is great about being a Ranger. It speaks volumes of the man that the outpouring of grief and sadness at his passing is so profound and heartfelt. The epithet legend is thrown around these days far too easily but, in this case, it is entirely accurate yet somehow not enough.
 
I had a very brief chat with Mr Hubbard and his daughter outside the main stand a couple of years ago. Around the same time my other half helped arrange his civic reception in Ayr, and coincidentally I was reading The Penalty King at the time.

A top class man and by all accounts a terrific footballer.

True Rangers royalty who will be sadly missed.
 
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Met Johnny and his wife, daughter and son Raymond a lot over the years and not only was he a lovely man but he had a lovely family. He will be sadly missed by many.
 
There is something wonderfully romantic and quintessentially peerless about that photograph; it is of a man totally at peace with where he is, completely in love with his surroundings and humbled by his good fortune. He was part of the fabric of the club and became an important and vital part of the club’s DNA, mixing with fans, players and officials alike, treating everyone with the same courtesy and kindness. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and an utter credit to the club and and to his family. He was a role model with a presence that, in his later years, belied his stature. He was a giant amongst men and embodied everything that is great about being a Ranger. It speaks volumes of the man that the outpouring of grief and sadness at his passing is so profound and heartfelt. The epithet legend is thrown around these days far too easily but, in this case, it is entirely accurate yet somehow not enough.
Lovely words mate and exactly how I would have described Johnny if I had the way with words. Great tribute to a great man.
 
He was at his usual spot outside the main entrance about two years ago
I asked him"Can you sign your book for me please Mr Hubbard"
"It's Johnny,and I would be delighted to" and had a wee blether with him
A true gent
RIP
 
Thanks to Paisleyprod and PrestwickBear for sharing some memories of Mr Hubbard with me.

Tribute To Johnny Hubbard MBE ( 16th December 1930 - 21st June 2018)

His name was Johnny Hubbard, Oh how we loved that man
To wear the Light Blue shirt was God's masterplan
He wore it with great honour and no one can deny
That man called Johnny Hubbard was the apple of our eye

His birth place was Pretoria, Ibrox was his home
He graced the hallowed turf with grace and great aplomb
He terrorised defenders, ran amok down that left wing
When it came to taking penalties he was proudly called the King

On the First Day of the New Year in Nineteen Fifty Five
It had been appointed, his greatest hour did arrive
He put Celtic to the sword and did it with a smile
For Johnny scored a hat trick in the Johnny Hubbard style

Oh Johnny you were down to earth ,You were one of us
A supporter of the Rangers who never made a fuss
You shared your precious memories of all your glory days
The pleasure was all ours but your is all the praise

We are proud and honoured that such a man as you
A man of great distinction so loyal and so true
Loved and served our club until you heard the call
To leave the marble staircase to walk down Heaven's Hall

Yet we know that you will be with us whenever Rangers play
Amongst the Called and Chosen down dear old Ibrox way
We will feel your presence just like we felt your love
Mr Hubbard we salute you sir, Rest In Peace above

ItsInTheNet
 
Thanks to Paisleyprod and PrestwickBear for sharing some memories of Mr Hubbard with me.

Tribute To Johnny Hubbard MBE ( 16th December 1930 - 21st June 2018)

His name was Johnny Hubbard, Oh how we loved that man
To wear the Light Blue shirt was God's masterplan
He wore it with great honour and no one can deny
That man called Johnny Hubbard was the apple of our eye

His birth place was Pretoria, Ibrox was his home
He graced the hallowed turf with grace and great aplomb
He terrorised defenders, ran amok down that left wing
When it came to taking penalties he was proudly called the King

On the First Day of the New Year in Nineteen Fifty Five
It had been appointed, his greatest hour did arrive
He put Celtic to the sword and did it with a smile
For Johnny scored a hat trick in the Johnny Hubbard style

Oh Johnny you were down to earth ,You were one of us
A supporter of the Rangers who never made a fuss
You shared your precious memories of all your glory days
The pleasure was all ours but your is all the praise

We are proud and honoured that such a man as you
A man of great distinction so loyal and so true
Loved and served our club until you heard the call
To leave the marble staircase to walk down Heaven's Hall

Yet we know that you will be with us whenever Rangers play
Amongst the Called and Chosen down dear old Ibrox way
We will feel your presence just like we felt your love
Mr Hubbard we salute you sir, Rest In Peace above

ItsInTheNet

Cap well & truly doffed.
 
I remember meeting him at an Erskine fundraiser maybe 4-5 years ago, so much time for everyone and was a true gent.

A very different generation when it came to money. Your word sometimes was far more important. As a young guy from South Africa, you’d have thought he’d have needed some sort of financial security and peace of mind that he would have enough to get by. Surely the best offer in Scotland would be the one he would go for?

He was telling me the story of signing for rangers, he promised he’d sign and agreed terms. Another team came in, tried to steal him and offered double the length of contract and more money. Because he gave the Famous his word, he went ahead and signed for us.

You’d never get that in todays football.
 
Thanks to Paisleyprod and PrestwickBear for sharing some memories of Mr Hubbard with me.

Tribute To Johnny Hubbard MBE ( 16th December 1930 - 21st June 2018)

His name was Johnny Hubbard, Oh how we loved that man
To wear the Light Blue shirt was God's masterplan
He wore it with great honour and no one can deny
That man called Johnny Hubbard was the apple of our eye

His birth place was Pretoria, Ibrox was his home
He graced the hallowed turf with grace and great aplomb
He terrorised defenders, ran amok down that left wing
When it came to taking penalties he was proudly called the King

On the First Day of the New Year in Nineteen Fifty Five
It had been appointed, his greatest hour did arrive
He put Celtic to the sword and did it with a smile
For Johnny scored a hat trick in the Johnny Hubbard style

Oh Johnny you were down to earth ,You were one of us
A supporter of the Rangers who never made a fuss
You shared your precious memories of all your glory days
The pleasure was all ours but your is all the praise

We are proud and honoured that such a man as you
A man of great distinction so loyal and so true
Loved and served our club until you heard the call
To leave the marble staircase to walk down Heaven's Hall

Yet we know that you will be with us whenever Rangers play
Amongst the Called and Chosen down dear old Ibrox way
We will feel your presence just like we felt your love
Mr Hubbard we salute you sir, Rest In Peace above

ItsInTheNet


Beautiful words once again IITN.

My son was so very fond of Mr Hubbard and we/he had met him on quite a few occasions, on our trips up the road. He would always have time for a wee chat and always asked my son how he was getting on with his football. A gentleman with nothing but time for other people and supporters of our club. Ibrox will not be the same, bumping into Mr Hubbard, be that in the wee Rangers club, outside Ibrox or at other events run in conjunction with our club was a pleasure and he will be sadly missed.


My son with Mr Hubbard, back in 2012.

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Rest Easy.
 
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