Jim Craig’s 7am start: Ronnie Simpson had an astonishing career

On this day in 1970, Ronnie Simpson finally retired as a player at the age of 39 years and 7 months after an astonishing career –

1)….Made his debut for Queen’s Park in June 1945 at the age of 14 years 304 days.

2)….Played for the X1 which represented Great Britain at the London Olympics of 1948.

3)….Moved to Third Lanark 1950-51.

4)….Transferred to Newcastle, with whom he won FA Cup medals in 1952 and 1955.

5)….Came back to Scotland and Hibs – 1960/1964.

6)….Joined Celtic September 1964.

7)….First League Cup medal 1965 – another in 1967.

8)….Won first League Championship medal 1966 – others in 1967, 1968, 1969.

9)….Picked up first Scottish cap – April 1967 – 5 in total.

10) Scotland’s Player of the Year 1967.

11)…European Cup medal May 1967.

Towards the end of his career, Ronnie began to have problems with one of his shoulders. It first dislocated on 12 February 1969 at Shawfield, an injury which put him out of commission until 4 October.

Nine days later, it happened again and after some months of treatment he bowed to the inevitable and hung up his boots.

Jim Craig

We covered today’s 3-1 win at Tynecastle before heading off to celebrate in the pub. You can read our thoughts on the game HERE.

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