By the end of the game of his life, 'Slim Jim' Baxter, left-midfield architect of the Scots' victory, was openly toying with the furious, frustrated deities in white. Baxter was from Hill of Beath, a small village in Fife which was built to the serve the mining community. In an interview on his career, Baxter was asked if joining the senior ranks was the beginning of his football education. "He was arguably the best player to play in Scottish football and the greatest player I ever played with.he had touch, balance, vision and just this wonderful aura" (Alex Ferguson about Jim. He caressed it, he passed it, he laid on a goal and even found time late in the game to showboat much to the annoyance of his manager. The teams emerge at Wembley in 1967 before Scotland's crowning as the 'Unofficial World Champions', Baxter holds up the Scottish Cup for Rangers. When did Jim Baxter sit on the ball? [41], Baxter is a member of the Rangers supporters' Hall of Fame,[14] and one of the first 50 added to the Scottish Sporting Hall of Fame when it was created in 2002. Jim Baxter Baxter during his time at Nottingham Forest Personal information Full name James Curran Baxter[1] Date of birth (1939-09-29)29 September 1939 Place of birth Hill of Beath, Fife, Scotland Date of death 14 April 2001(2001-04-14)(aged 61) Place of death Glasgow, Scotland[2] Position(s) Left-half Youth career Halbeath Juveniles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a response to Jeremy Clarkson's latest statement. . 'It's not really hatred, though, is it? Baxter won 34 caps for Scotland, but three of them stand above the rest. Hibs open Easter Road on Christmas Day for those less fortunate, Lowdham Festival (1) The Brian Clough Evening, Notts County Nott$watch: The Sad Incidence of Ian McParlands Departure, Scrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira. In Baxters obituary in the Independent, the politician Tam Dalyell called the win "miraculous" and, identifying his subject as its source, referred to Baxter as "sublimely skilful". In 1966, sixteen months after his leg had been broken, Baxter was not able to inspire his teammates, and Scotland lost 43 to England. Forest had a team on the wane when Jim arrived and his football brain, though let down by his physical condition, was still razor sharp. His marriage to Jean broke down in 1981 and the two divorced. mates were not allowed to see the state of him for the next two weeks as he was ordered to train on his own. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. The reasons for that are many but in simple terms it was because my father worshipped him and this suggested that I ought to too. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [14], In the 1960s Baxter gained 34 caps as a member of strong Scottish teams, which included Billy McNeill, Pat Crerand,[12] John White, Dave Mackay, Denis Law[8] and John Greig. [7], His former headmaster James Carmichael took an interest in ex-pupils and encouraged Baxter to join local football team Halbeath Juveniles instead of one of the glamour clubs. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I mean, it was like the Palladium! That left foot was a stunning yet delicate tool. And I was so thrilled when the Daily Record asked me to present him with the Midfielder of the Century award in Glasgow only a few months before his death. His drinking was almost as accomplished as his football, the former finally overruled the latter as he attempted one last hurrah at Rangers after Forest freed him. Jim Baxter played that in front of ninety thousand fans, Sent pinpoint passes like greased lightning Jun. Edinburgh Evening News Im the Fan of the Week! [7] As Scotland were the first team to beat England after the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the Tartan Army proclaimed themselves "unofficial world champions". As a young man growing up in Hill O Beith he was a Hibernian fan, admiring the stellar forward play of the Hibees Famous Five. [7][20] In 1961 Scotland had lost 93 to England at Wembley, and April 1962 Baxter and Crerand played brilliantly, helping Scotland to gain some revenge with a 20 win. Baxter was such a majestic player, if you look at his ball control at that goal it gives you an idea of how goal he was. He had been spotted by Rangers manager Scot Symon when he inspired Rovers to beat Rangers 3-2 at Ibrox in November, 1959. Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. Rutherglen Glencairn 'made their own luck' to jump up three league places, says boss, Willie Harvey was delighted with the win over Neilston and wants to go on a run, Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao among TEN Chinese snooker players charged with match fixing. In the middle of the park And even now I can watch the grainy black and white highlights again and again and watch him. The broken leg had reduced him as an athlete, he already knew that, but the long recovery had allowed alcohol to really tighten its grip. [7][12] He played for Rangers from 1960 to 1965, mainly as an attacking left half. What a player! In particular, the disparity between what a parsimonious Rangers board would pay and what could be earned south of the border rankled and would help to create an impasse. Another Baxter story was of him addressing the apprentice boys in the Nottingham Forest dressing room, requesting them to fetch my magic wands to bring his boots to him! How could we not love him? There's no rancour at the pit closures which many Scots argue devastated Fife - 'Best thing they ever did, close those bloody places. Unbeatable? : Terms of Use : Guidelines : Privacy Policy, "The Parochial Kailyard That Is Central Scotland", 39Users were Online in the last 600 mins, most memorably in 1967 when he toyed with the English defence at Wembley. [17][7], In December 1967, English First Division club Nottingham Forest signed Baxter from Sunderland for a club record 100,000 fee, but his rapidly declining fitness and troubled personal life meant the move was unsuccessful. Who else is goin' tae eat the biscuits? But now I'd be done for professional misconduct. A God amongst mere men Student dies after being told 'you sound like you're feeling a bit sorry for yourself' by NHS 111. Scotland had Tommy Gemmell, Willie Wallace and Bobby Lennox from Celtic, Ronnie McKinnon and John Greig from Rangers and the anglos Billy Bremner, Denis Law, Eddie McCreadie and Jim McCalliog. He was thicker, his jowls were heavier. history. A very rare smile, for he has seen a lot of sadness, and he carries it carefully. Many people will have heard of the great Slim Jim Baxter alias "Bacardi Jim". These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [12] In 1961 Baxter played in the Rangers team that contested the first ever European Cup Winners' Cup Final, a two-legged tie that they lost 41 on aggregate to Fiorentina. The Left Lion and Nottinghams Old Market Square, The Nags Head, Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, The Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival 2009. Football Disconnected From its Supporters? As expected, I pretty much concentrated on Jim Baxter's performance for the whole match and by God was he good. Together with former Hibees Centre Forward, Neil Martin, they were 2 of the leading lights of Sunderlands scots imports. But reducing him to his medals misses the point. I had never been asked that before, but when pondering my answer, I realized there was only one obvious response. He died on 14 April 2001. Jim was known to be fond of the odd Bacardi and Coke and found a terrific ally in Garfield Sobers, the greatest cricket player that ever lived and also a world class drinker. A team in navy blue toying with the Auld Enemy, then the official world champions, in their own fortress. This was world champions England. After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers' Ibrox Stadium. In 2003, a statue was erected in his honour at his hometown, Hill of Beath. You shouldn't, really.'. . Wee Alan Ball . Remembering Red Star Belgrades European Cup winners, 29 years on from their greatest victory. The way that Job stroked the ball around was just inimitable. According to this Nutmeg article: In 1963 Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish Cup final replay. We always said when Baxter plays well, Sunderland play well. Keepie uppie is it called? England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Sven-Goran Eriksson signs for Notts County! And as a Raith Rovers fan I will always proudly think of him as ours. Some of the guys were saying that they were raging at him as they wanted to score more goals! I loved the big occasion . But, yes, essentially it was 14 years in the pub. Nonchalant, cocky and deeply reassuring. "[16] Shortly before his own death, George Best named Baxter as one of the best eleven players he had played with or against in an interview with FourFourTwo magazine. Still some glimpses of his awesome talent though. Its a pity he wasnt at his best at the City Ground. The Rapid match was probably the end of Jims era too. (Kevin Raymond), Go on grand-dad tell us, A Working Class Hero? The phone call was about as unexpected as Alex Ferguson ringing up to ask my views on his latest signing . However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. i remember when i was a young boy watching jim playing for rangers and scotland , he was my boyhood hero. Even conservative estimates pitched his winnings at 1,800. The Scotland jersey worn by Jim Baxter against world champions England at Wembley in 1967 could fetch a record 60,000 at auction next month. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Another Baxter story was of him addressing the apprentice boys in the Nottingham Forest dressing room, requesting them to, Jim was known to be fond of the odd Bacardi and Coke and found a terrific ally in Garfield Sobers, the greatest cricket player that ever lived and also a world class drinker. 'I just loved Wembley. Not with those touches, those turns and all that elegance. But he never really recaptured the sort of form he had shown before his leg break . Stephanie Bain, 29, believes little Finlay would have died if a Scottish Ambulance Service call handler hadn't told her how to perform a life-saving chest massage on her young son after he became unresponsive. [17] He was noted for accurate passes, for sending opponents the wrong way with a swivel of his hips, and for inspiring teammates with his confident approach. [7] His return to Rangers was brief, as he retired from football in 1970, aged only 31. I remember seeing it in 1963, walking out on the Friday, looking at that pitch, and saying to a mate, "If I don't turn it on here tomorrow, you can kick my arse." Jim Baxter, the legendary Scottish footballer, who humbled England at Wembley. Baxter scored both goals. Were it not for a broken leg in Vienna, he and they might have won the European Cup in 1965. we'd decided he sounded just like this comic, Jimmy Clitheroe, so at the beginning I sidled up and said, "Is that right? Baxter was entertainment and flair. First link doesn't seem to work Wyness. What player would do keepy ups when moving dow the wing . he never showed any regret for his lifestyle and we should remember he left his elegant footprint on football more than most. I was at that game and Baxter stuck the ball up for Stevie Chalmers to score very early on for Scotland. February 8, 2010 in World Football. The pair look to be high on the agenda for Michael Beale and his Ibrox recruitment drive. Jims pass, timed to perfection 12 minutes from the end, allowed Lennox to steer the ball beyond Englands Gordon Banks. #8. whitburnwarrior said: Baxter was far from past his best when he came to Sunderland . [8], Baxter joined Sunderland for a transfer fee of 72,500, the highest ever paid to a Scottish club at the time. Punishing them into submission. 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[7][12] Later in his life, when asked if earning the huge incomes of footballers in later decades would have made a difference, he replied, "Aye, I would have gambled 50,000 a week on the horses instead of 100. Jim was very frustrating in some ways. . Scotland had a new manager, Bobby Brown, and a new goalkeeper the 36-year-old Ronnie Simpson and few gave Scotland much hope of winning. [26][27] Teammate Denis Law expressed opinions on both sides of this debate, saying that Baxter was "the best player on the park" and the main reason for the Scots' victory,[13] but complaining that Baxter's lack of urgency had prevented Scotland from thoroughly avenging the 93 defeat in April 1961. It was one which occurred at the most inopportune moment. It was Baxter at his most charming. oh, it went down a storm, so it did. And what football! A very brilliant star at that. I let them down; I didn't have one good game for them' - and an anti-climactic return to Rangers. Symon, by all accounts a disciplinarian, made exceptions for his No.6. The answer was three Scottish league titles, three Scottish Cups, and four Scottish league cups. On this occasion Jim had taken on one too many doormen and come off worst, so bad in fact that his teammates were not allowed to see the state of him for the next two weeks as he was ordered to train on his own. Much of Jim Baxters story as a player with Glasgow Rangers, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Scotland is fabled stuff. However, in 1965 he married Jean Ferguson, a hairdresser, and the couple brought up two sons Alan and Steven. Then hed start the England nightmare off again W hen Charlie Adam's thrillingly opportunistic 66-yard shot found its way into the Chelsea net last Saturday, the image of Jim Baxter sprang immediately to mind. No coincidence he mentions his record against the mentally challengeds either, as he completely owned them in a way no other Ranger has ever done. But 1967, the year after England won the World Cup, was an even better platform upon which Baxter could stand tall and shine. At the end of the season he would be sold to Sunderland, one of the few English teams who werent deterred by his reputation. [38], Baxter played most of his best football in his early twenties, before the leg fracture against Rapid Vienna in December 1964 and the start of his heavy drinking that made his nickname "Slim Jim" less appropriate. Have a look at the You Tube clip off the England v Scotland game 1967 at Wembley . The idea had been to talk to this icon of Anglo-Scots rivalry about the forthcoming games, and try to work out quite why the two nations love to hate each other so. well, we're Scottish, and they're English, for fuck's sake.'. Retirees living in Luxembourg receive over 3,050 each month. Next month, Baxter won't be there. He did well for Scotland against England at Wembley in 1967. Watching The Football Years a few weeks back, nothing was said about him sitting on the ball but footage of him doing keepy-ups for the crack was shown. Its 50 years ago yet still we smile. On leaving school he saw his best prospects in becoming a miner and joined many other Fifers in starting a life down the pit. Its one of the anecdotes which sustains Baxters legend. I also spoke at his funeral in Glasgow Cathedral. and he just went fucking spare. My father noticed the shoes first: the sheen of expensive leather and the slenderness of the toes, which were cut into the sharpest points, each glinting like the top of a chefs knife. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. In 2003, a statue was erected in his honour at his hometown, Hill of Beath . Theres oil in them thar Nottinghamshire hills! Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Always a team I like to see do well. A town mourned. How did it end up? Although he gained a reputation as a womaniser when he moved to Glasgow, he married in 1965 and had two sons. QUIZCan you name the last XI every Premier League side put out? By the end of the game of his life, 'Slim Jim' Baxter, left-midfield architect of the Scots' victory, was openly toying with the furious, frustrated deities in white. It was certainly a change and I wasn't letting it go by." Driver of overturned lorry in hospital after being rescued from Scots road crash. At the end of the 1959-60 season, in June 1960, he joined Rangers for a Scottish record transfer fee of 17,500. Beat the England team away, Well if memory serves me right 'But today . At just 61 he was dead, succumbing to pancreatic cancer. English football was polluted by the direct and brutish corruptions of the game played in the public schools. [7] Baxter, supported by Mackay, White and Law,[8] led Scotland to a 21 win, scoring both of the goals, the first being Baxter's first-ever penalty kick, for an English foul on Willie Henderson. A football match has its own rhythm. But I did a bit of keepie-uppie. [7][14][16] Baxter played 98 games for Sunderland in England's First Division (then the top tier), scoring 12 goals. That Nottingham Forest in particular have much indebtedness to players from north of Hadrians Wall is not lost on most knowledgeable Forest fanatics to their great credit. Baxter was also addicted to gambling, and is estimated to have lost between 250,000 and 500,000. Jim Baxter/Cause of death. Baxters bar tabs from around Glasgow would be sent to the club and Rangers seemed prepared to turn a blind eye to his lifes hedonistic blur or did, until Baxter wanted more money. He said he found the idea of being given any sort of football education laughable, before then commenting on Willie McNaught. That exactly. Rangers dominated the 1963 Scottish Cup Final, but it finished 1-1 and needed a replay. Sign up for a new account in our community. [10] He later said of his time with the two Fife clubs, "I would never have made it in today's circumstances. My Dad says he remembers Baxter doing this at the corner flag once and waiting for the English to come towards him. I am writing a biography on Jim Baxter and would love your input Stuart. [36] At the age of 55 he needed two liver transplants in four days,[7][36] and promised to quit drinking. Give it a cuddle, caress it a wee bit, take your time, and you'll get the required response". Did they try to stop him playing? It's just . Are sadly part of history son Almost thirty, forty yards, its true, What did England do grand-dad, There was something about the . Way back in footballing antiquity, all the skill came from Scotland. A terrific victory When he went to Wembley that day it was simply with a sense of excitement, and occasion, and his attitude to the English now - 'I just wanted to beat the shite out of them and have a good laugh; it was nothing personal' - is a long way from the resentful kind of half-surly, half-deferential culture which has since flavoured so many of the North's dealings with the South. Albian Ajeti offers Celtic transfer solution as forgotten flop's revival could quell panic buy temptation. The marriage broke up in 1981, and in 1983 he formed another relationship that lasted the rest of his life. By 55 he needed a liver transplant. And all of us who knew and admired him were so sad to learn that heavy drinking for which he never blamed anyone but himself cut short his career, destroyed his health and forced two liver transplants. Of course he played here at Forest also when he was getting a bit older. As Stevie says, wee Bud Johnston did make a habit of things like that. Slim Jim claimed to have won 3,000 at the roulette table. Kept trying to kick me the whole game, couldn't play at all. 1939 - 2001. He will always be remembered. [24][31] In 196061, when Baxter played in all the qualifying matches for the 1962 World Cup, they finished first equal in their qualifying group but lost the play-off against Czechoslovakia,[20] who were runners-up to Brazil in the Final. Thanks for the memories Jimmy Baxter you were simply sublime. And I hadn't gone to Glasgow to find out about the drink. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers Ibrox Stadium. [13] This was to be a watershed for Baxter. Back then I saw football, always, as a job of entertainment; you were putting on a show for the fans. The night before the second game, Jim Baxter didnt sleep. He refused to conform with the "efficient" style that dominated British football or the energetic, physical style that was typical of Rangers at the time. Back on Trentside: Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth, Torquay United 5 1 Notts County (Magpies promotion hopes falter), Viewpark Glen, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, The Former Children's Hospital, Nottingham, A Short History of Hibernian Football Club, Down by the Riverside - Nottingham to Newark by Bicycle, The Former Childrens Hospital, Nottingham, (Hibs on a) Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Another Bad Day at the Office for Hibernian, Another four goals! All rights reserved. During the four months in which he was unable to play he began drinking to his detriment; this ultimately was to curtail his playing career and his life. [14] By the end of his career with Rangers he had made 254 appearances for the club, including victories that led to three Scottish League Championships, three Scottish Cups and four League Cups. The 28-year-old's family say this is an "extremely difficult time" as they try to cope with the sudden loss. Used to see him all the time sitting in the Georgic telling stories. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [8][21], According to many commentators, his greatest performances were against England in 1963 and 1967. . Baxter had just moved to Forest, in what would become one of the most notorious transfers in the clubs history, and hed fluttered into a local bar. 'Nothing can ever be the same.' World's oldest person dies at 118 after surviving both World Wars and Covid pandemic. stomach Mesmerised. [23] Bobby Moore thought this was the best team Scotland ever fielded. Possessed with ball at feet But they're just repeating the myth. But nobody has owned Celtic like Jim Baxter. [20], After moving to Rangers, Baxter became a notorious womaniser. . On a research study at my favourite watering hole The Woodlark at Lambley, (tours available), I , Baxter and Joe Baker dutifully came to bear upon proceedings. Full list of new DWP weekly payment rates from April for PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits. And it was fun, my God it was. So next month . . Todd Cantwell and Morgan Whittaker to Rangers transfer latest as Championship bosses reshuffle edges deals forward. . He didn't sit on the ball. He appears briefly in The Footballer Who Could Fly, Duncan Hamiltons memoir. Totally ignoring my partner of course, I listened in with glee as the names of Jim Baxter and Joe Baker dutifully came to bear upon proceedings. Although he gained a reputation as a womaniser when he moved to Glasgow, he married in 1965 and had two sons. I played for the British Army team against Aberdeen at Pittodrie " Bacardi Jim" was the captain of that team, the officer in charge of our team although I wasn't aware of it at the time, must've thought that I hadn't played as well as I could have. [18], Baxter moved back to Rangers. The other thing he will always be known for is for kicking his career away at a very early age. [25] Indeed, although Rangers insisted that players tuck their shirts completely into their shorts, Baxter always let part of his dangle over his left hip. Then beat that man again, The scoreline! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Baxter who died in 2001 at the age of only 61 is folklore in Fife. Jim Baxter/Living or Deceased. But Wembley in 1967 was a game just out of reach for a boy who had just turned 16. In those days the local Nottingham Evening Post would often report that Jim was two or three moves ahead of his teammates in thinking. [12] In 1983 Baxter formed a relationship with Norma Morton, and the couple remained together until his death in 2001. Jim Baxter played that in front of ninety thousand fans, Right along the Wemberly touchline The England team were overawed A young man in his prime he was Possessed with ball at feet When England saw him gliding o'er the green Yon blonde cap'n called "retreat" Baxter walked about the pitch A God amongst mere men He'd beat one man, then turn around 'You should never go back,' he has now decided. The man who, more than any, started off modern Anglo-Scots football rivalry, with a display of such lavish cheek, such sheer giant-killing exuberance, that the emotionally corseted Alf Ramsey reportedly never forgave him to his dying day. Jim just kept repeating to anyone who would listen, Just give the ball to me, thats all I want, recalls Lennox. There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process. Jim was a hero of mine, Id be glad to help if I can. Tell us granddad That Nottingham Forest in particular have much indebtedness to, players from north of Hadrians Wall is not lost on most knowledgeable Forest fanatics to their great credit. Hugh Drysdale, 67, said changing his medical status was the last thing on his mind when he booked the emergency trip from Aberdeen to Florida earlier this year. There was a bit more time with Sunderland, then a poor period with Nottingham Forest when he realised his wild living was losing him the skill - 'I was always just a yard away, and it made all the difference in the world. While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant new subscribers' offer? it seems Jim left a similar legacy wherever he went. Please refresh the page and try again. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. [22] In the 1963 game Scotland were reduced to 10 men when their left back Eric Caldow's leg was broken in a tackle by Bobby Smith substitutions were not allowed at that time. Required fields are marked *. It was an order, barked to Bobby Lennox, then. David Nash, 26, passed away following four "shambolic" calls with NHS 111 when he was trying to get an urgent in-person consultation. Two fruitless years later, he would move further south, down to the City Ground and Nottingham Forest, but making one final stop at Wembley first, for a very last dance. the new-born riot of self-expression that bubbled freely from Baxter, (Dave) Mackay, (John) White and (Denis) Law, the all-important quadrilateral that formed the heart of the Scottish effort.". I can understand entirely why he would be anybodys favourite player, such panache and style. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Its 50 years ago yet still we smile. 15 April, 1967: Jim Baxter puts World Cup winners England to the sword at Wembley in an imperious display that includes a cheeky keepie uppie session. [14], His first Rangers game was in August 1960 at inside left against Partick Thistle in the Scottish League Cup. From Jim Baxters dark blue cup. Anyone else on here old enough to remember the game? It had cost Raith just 200 to sign Baxter and they would sell him to Rangers for 17,500. After 49 appearances, he left Forest in May 1969 to return to Rangers. The Press Association arent known for breathless flair in their reporting, but they were captivated. . The talk was of Slim Jim and his magic left foot which he self-christened The Glove. The greatest compliment hes due today is the observation that his style hasnt aged. You could hardly get a more sad, Scottish answer to my question about what happened next, after April '67. Thats particularly true prior to the 1970s, before which the heavy balls, thick boots and boggy pitches often conspired to reduce players, obscuring their true technical merits. Boy, did he get the ball. There, now Ive got that out of the way Ill begin. [42][43] In 2004, he was also inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. Powered by Invision Community, We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Aye my bonnie wee lad, they did try that And so, of course, I run through my own unimpressive, cod-sociological, middle-class theorising . Now if there's a smile on my face (Image: Real Edinburgh). Bath [7] He came on to the field in the second half, and his performance won the admiration of Ferenc Pusks. 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