Born on June 2nd 1947.
In my humble opinion, just about the most unfairly criticised player I have ever watched play for us. He wasn't Willie Henderson and was bought to replace him on the right wing, and that was always going to be a hard act to follow.
McLean was the best crosser of a ball in my time watching us, and not just for Rangers but for any Scottish club. Combine him with Derek Johnstone in the air, and you had the deadliest double act. He had a brilliant football brain as well, in his later career he moved inside and couldn't just spot a pass, but he also could play it. His right sided partnership with Bobby Russell was a joy.
Not quick. Not a ball winner. Wee "Calimero" got dogs abuse for being a shirker when tackles were flying. But too many on the terracings back then chose to highlight what he didn't do rather than appreciate what he did.
A Barcelona Bear. Winner of 2 trebles. And I still think his display against Celtic in January 1975 in a mud heap was as good an individual performance against them as I've watched, he created 2 and scored 1 in a 3-0 win that was crucial in bringing the title home after 11 long years.
4 league titles, plus another with Kilmarnock
4 Scottish Cups
3 League Cups
The Cup Winners Cup
459 appearances over 12 years
Even briefly our caretaker manager before a successful managerial career elsewhere. For such a creative player, his managerial approach was unexpectedly negative and awful to watch!
But first and foremost, a terrific Rangers player, even if not up there with the very best. I still find it unbelievable he won all his Scotland caps when a Kilmarnock player.
I wish him a happy birthday.