Article on the life and tragic death of Hughie Gallacher

Great read. I have read a few article on HG, this is probably the best.
 
That was an absolutely brilliant read!
I never knew much about Hughie Gallacher other than he was in the " Wembley Wizards" team before reading the article posted. What a man, what a football player. He brought so much to the game he loved for the benefit of the game and as importantly the fans.
A truly tragic end to his life that he didn't deserve.
Thanks so much for posting Mark, it gave me the inspiration to research this amazing man further.
 
It's reputed he played against France in Paris in 1930 pissed.

Apparently, he was hauled up before the beaks and he explained that he was thirsty and he had a whisky and splash before the game. Whatever his state of sobriety Scotland won 2-0.

His old man was again reputed to have said he'd have loved to have played for the teddies. I don't think Mr Struth would have approved.
 
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