James Curran Baxter (29 September 1939 14 April 2001) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half. Jim Baxter was born at Hill O'Beath in Fife in 1939 just as war was breaking out across Europe. Nonchalant, cocky and deeply reassuring. He was also noted as a joker on the pitch. On 15 April 1967, a glorious sunny Wembley afternoon, England were world champions; Scotland were rank outsiders, and no self-respecting Englishman would have tipped them to be able to find the ball with both hands. [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. Theres oil in them thar Nottinghamshire hills! During this period the team won the Scottish League Championship in 1961, 1963 and 1964,[12] and were winners of three Scottish Cups and four League Cups from as many finals, Baxter playing in all seven ties. I dont think Ive ever seen a player with a finer touch, one so deft. Were it not for a broken leg in Vienna, he and they might have won the European Cup in 1965. 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. Student dies after being told 'you sound like you're feeling a bit sorry for yourself' by NHS 111. Scottish public opinion at the time blamed lack of commitment by the "Anglos", Scottish-born players who spent little or none of their playing careers in Scotland. One of the greatest talents Scottish football has ever seen, Jim Baxter's years at the top were curtailed by his lifestyle which saw him fade from view by his thirtieth birthday. But the happiest day was at Wembley. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. When you drank the heavenly elixir And right in the thick of it James Curran Baxter. Jims pass, timed to perfection 12 minutes from the end, allowed Lennox to steer the ball beyond Englands Gordon Banks. So next month . Slim Jim Baxter was .. After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers Ibrox Stadium. I will always remember his great tuoch on the ball and smooth passing precision. BA1 1UA. Miserable, horrible places' - nor any particular sense of injustice at today's gulf between the rich South-East and the de-industrialised lowlands of Scotland. The Binos have been one of the few sides not to play in the last couple of weeks. Football Disconnected From its Supporters? Horror as dozens of Scots find 'Do Not Resuscitate' notices on medical files. My father watched lay the flat of his hands on to the bar. [36] At the age of 55 he needed two liver transplants in four days,[7][36] and promised to quit drinking. Never missed a penalty for us and was an absolute joy to watch. He thought his best international performance was a 21 win against England in 1963, when he scored both goals after Scotland were reduced to 10 players. Anyone else on here old enough to remember the game? [7] As Scotland were the first team to beat England after the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the Tartan Army proclaimed themselves "unofficial world champions". (1967) Wembley. . Remains of young woman found more than five years after she disappeared. After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers' Ibrox Stadium. what a loss football when he retired at 31, R.I.P JIM. But Saturday, April 15, 1967 has stood the test of time. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The marriage broke up in 1981, and in 1983 he formed another relationship that lasted the rest of his life. Never more so than against England. Youll hear praise as old ones sing it John Greig, who would captain Rangers and whose statue now stands outside Ibrox, recalled the times when (Baxter) came into training that he couldnt bite his fingers and he would just go through and lie in the bath trying to recover.. Now if there's a smile on my face (Image: Real Edinburgh). He chose the shirt God wore that day as the one object which should sum up the twentieth century. Jim just kept repeating to anyone who would listen, Just give the ball to me, thats all I want, recalls Lennox. Baxter was also addicted to gambling, and is estimated to have lost between 250,000 and 500,000. But Wembley in 1967 was a game just out of reach for a boy who had just turned 16. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Subscribe to the Worlds #1 football magazine. Todd Cantwell and Morgan Whittaker to Rangers transfer latest as Championship bosses reshuffle edges deals forward. It's just . . [13] Rangers fans remember him as "Slim Jim", and in 18 "Old Firm" games against local rivals Celtic ten Scottish League, five League Cup and three Scottish Cup matches he was only twice on the losing side. They hardly agreed on anything, except they all said Jim Baxter was the best footballer any of them had ever seen in Scotland. I used to watch him playing for Rangers and Scotland in the sixties. ", http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/braveheart.html. After retiring from football he became manager of a pub, and his continued heavy drinking damaged his liver so badly that he needed two transplants at the age of 55, after which he swore off alcohol. Breaking his leg in Austria didn't help matters. Baxter is still spoken about today in the red and white part of the North East. 6 Where did Jim Baxter get his leg broken? The way that Job stroked the ball around was just inimitable. The light blues are seven unbeaten under the new boss, winning six of them, but Joe Wright is optimistic. Have a look at the You Tube clip off the England v Scotland game 1967 at Wembley . And, sadly, I know where I'd put my money this time. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Bill McLaren -Theyll be sad in the streets of Hawick tonight. Kept trying to kick me the whole game, couldn't play at all. Jim Baxter played that in front of ninety thousand fans, ', 'Aw, come on. It was also symbolic. Forest would be the nadir and the stories are legendary and awful of bars and bets and being found badly beaten in the street. That exactly. A God amongst mere men Something went wrong, please try again later. He ordered a bottle of Bacardi and a jug of Coke, and asked for a small bottle of ice. "most memorably in 1967 when he toyed with the English defence at Wembley - sitting on the ball and playing "keepie-uppie" - as Scotland defeated the World Cup winners 3-2. Jim Baxter was our conductor in dark blue Jim Baxter is hugged by fans as Scotland beat England in 1967 (Image: PA Wire) "Just give the ball to me," said Jim Baxter. mates were not allowed to see the state of him for the next two weeks as he was ordered to train on his own. The end of Nottinghams German Christmas market? He out played them, Grown men were seen to cry the tears [12], His other lifelong addiction was gambling, at which he lost 500,000 by his own estimate and 250,000 by third-party estimates. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The plaque has his birthdate 1939 to 2001 The legal appeal over the 20 Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic has been dismissed. Baxter scored both goals in the 2-1 win over England in 1963, despite Scotland playing the bulk of the game . till i die. In two and a half years at Sunderland he played 98 games and scored 12 goals, becoming known for drinking himself unconscious the night before a match and playing well the next day. The Press Association arent known for breathless flair in their reporting, but they were captivated. But Saturday, April 15, 1967 has stood the test of time. 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. Jim Baxter keepie uppie against England, 1967 Scotland National Team 80.2K subscribers 299 96K views 9 years ago Scotland became the unofficial world champions after an epic 3-2 victory against. I rate him the best I've ever seen at Ibrox and I go back to the late 50's. Flawed character though. In Denis Law, Jim Baxter and Billy Bremner, the team that took to the turf at Wembley for the Auld Enemy clash on April 11, 1967, boasted three players who would make it into any all-time Scotland XI. Jean married golfer William McCondichie three years later. Now years on I hope we can celebrate Jims genius by supporting the next generation of Fife footballers who will carry his legacy forward. three times, four . He was thicker, his jowls were heavier. He also won 34 caps for Scotland and is fondly remembered by Scots for the way he guided them to. It was an order, barked to Bobby Lennox, then. Its 50 years ago yet still we smile. 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. Absolute GENIUS. They celebrated him leaving . [7] He came on to the field in the second half, and his performance won the admiration of Ferenc Pusks. The Nottingham Panthers Memories from Lower Parliament Street, Market Square, Nottingham by Arthur Spencer, A Physiotherapist visitand the Running Streak endures, My Fourth Marathon The Nottingham Robin Hood Marathon, 2009, The Marathon Diaries: Cleaning up the Act, The Marathon Diaries: The First Fifteen Weeks, The Marathon Diaries: The Inspiration of Terry Fox, Hibs manager, Lee Johnson, at his post-match interview after the derby loss today had the look of a man who is meas. I went down to the St Enoch Hotel after the match for autographs as the Brazil team were staying there. Not Baxter, though. As Baxter and his Scottish peers 'But today . Heres how it works. Did find loads of clips of Baxter doing keepie-ups against the Auld enemy tho :-). "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. I think we paid about 17k for him from Raith. Jim, of course, went on to play regularly for Scotland scoring both goals in the 2-1 win over England in 1963 despite Scotland playing the bulk of the game with only 10 men after Rangers full-back Eric Caldow broke his leg. Although he was given most of the credit for the 32 win, some commentators wished he had made an effort to run up a bigger score. It did nae mean a thing The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. "[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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. [42][43] In 2004, he was also inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. It wasn't a plea. My, how those English boys did try But now I'd be done for professional misconduct. There's no rancour at the pit closures which many Scots argue devastated Fife - 'Best thing they ever did, close those bloody places. Livingston Women's striker confident side can pick up crucial win at Rossvale now rust is away. [13] This was to be a watershed for Baxter. [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. Remembering Red Star Belgrades European Cup winners, 29 years on from their greatest victory. [8] In this game Baxter also conspired with Billy Bremner against Alan Ball, sending Bremner a "50-50" pass, which allowed Bremner to "hit Ball like a train" when Ball contested possession. 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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. Scotland made the trip to Wemberly in 67 When England saw him gliding oer the green He said he found the idea of being given any sort of football education laughable, before then commenting on Willie McNaught. In the 1967 match against England, who had won the 1966 World Cup, he taunted the opposition by ball juggling while waiting for his teammates to find good positions. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making. My bonnie wee lad, the story gos like this A one-word swagger a wink and the promise of something special in what is still probably the greatest Scotland game of all time. It was sad to see his self-imposed health and weight problems as he got older. The greatest compliment hes due today is the observation that his style hasnt aged. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. In 1966, sixteen months after his leg had been broken, Baxter was not able to inspire his teammates, and Scotland lost 43 to England. He came into the pub and sat on a high wooden stool, as if he owned the room. A team in navy blue toying with the Auld Enemy, then the official world champions, in their own fortress. Aye my bonnie wee lad, they did try that In a game against Rapid Vienna in Austria, in the second round of the European Cup, Baxter suffered that broken leg at the end of a tie which was already won. February 8, 2010 in World Football. The number six jersey was worn by Scottish footballing legend "Slim Jim" for the game at Wembley which Scotland won 3-2, ending an unbeaten run of 19 matches by the then world champions. Deceased (19392001) In photographs taken at full-time, when Scottish fans had invaded the pitch and one was caught, draped around Baxters neck, it wasnt a Slim Jim anymore. they'll be good games, maybe, but not great games. He seemed to almost glide across the pitch and was always in the right place at the right time. From 1960 to 1967, he was a leading member of a strong Scottish international team that lost only once to England, in 1966, shortly after he recovered from the leg fracture. It had cost Raith just 200 to sign Baxter and they would sell him to Rangers for 17,500. Slim Jim Baxter Rangers football team fame took over the licence in 1970. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Police working with the FBI say they have found the body of Cheyann Klus, 22, who was last seen at her home in November 2017. [40] Most famously, during Scotland's 32 win over England in 1967, he taunted his opponents by playing "keepie uppie" during the game. stomach 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. And a broken leg. I moved to U.S.A.from Scotland in 1965 and subsequently coached youngsters for 12 years. I know for a fact Willie Johnston used to sit on the ball. Aye, it was great. Much of Jim Baxters story as a player with Glasgow Rangers, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Scotland is fabled stuff. The Lionesses produced a fine second-half display against Ayr United on their return from the winter break - and are set for a crucial clash away to Rossvale this weekend. "[12] Allegedly Pel once said that Baxter should have been a Brazilian. . "[8], In June 1960,[11] Baxter joined the Glasgow team Rangers for a transfer fee of 17,500, a Scottish record at the time. Possessed with ball at feet Although he gained a reputation as a womaniser when he moved to Glasgow, he married in 1965 and had two sons. The Beehive at Maplebeck, Nottinghamshire slight return. Its a man who knows he hasnt got much time, who isnt afraid of his regrets, but who is comfortable with the effect hes had and how hell be remembered as a footballer. He is generally regarded as one of the countrys greatest ever players. At one point though he puts his foot on it, gestures to McCreadie to come over for it, then walks away :(. 'Aye, that stuff. Now 50 years on I hope a Jim Baxter commemoration and celebration can serve a broader and noble purpose helping to raise money to nurture players of the future the next Jim Baxters. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. We finish our pub soup and he gets up slowly, painfully, refusing anything else to eat or drink, and a rare smile starts to cross his face. HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits. It was one which occurred at the most inopportune moment. it seems Jim left a similar legacy wherever he went. 'You should never go back,' he has now decided. Jim Baxter: remembering an immortal of Scottish football By Seb Stafford-Bloor published April 14, 2020 'Slim' Jim Baxter died 19 years ago today, but the Scottish icon's legacy as a player. Are sadly part of history son Keepie uppie is it called? James Curran Baxter was born in Hill of Beath on 29 September 1939. But he never really recaptured the sort of form he had shown before his leg break The talk was of Slim Jim and his magic left foot which he self-christened The Glove. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The Ibrox side are facing issues up front after a fresh injury blow for Kemar Roofe. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? He is generally regarded as one of the country's greatest ever players. One while at university, I had a summer job working on a farm near Dunfermline. Flair is a much overused word these days in relation to football but Jim encompassed it. [10] He later said of his time with the two Fife clubs, "I would never have made it in today's circumstances. [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. Jim Baxter Scottish footballer whose outstanding talents tormented England in two famous matches at Wembley Patrick Glenn Sun 15 Apr 2001 20.50 EDT The footballer Jim Baxter, who has died of. He also broke with Glasgow tradition by becoming friendly with several members of their major Glasgow rivals, Celtic. I didn't actually sit on the ball, not that game. The teams emerge at Wembley in 1967 before Scotland's crowning as the 'Unofficial World Champions', Baxter holds up the Scottish Cup for Rangers. It was also easy to forgive him too. A former Scottish international footballer, Jim Baxter was granted a public house licence at the Licensing Court in Glasgow. Or he could rake it forty yards, dropping it on any blade of grass. Tis hard to say 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. He was the elegant rapier that cut and tore England to pieces with his cavalier midfield play, prompting prodding and waltzing around the England rearguard in elegant style. Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. [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. [32] Four years later Baxter played in only two of the qualifying games, (however one of these games was against Italy where he made John Greig's winning goal after starting the move by taking the ball from Scotland's keeper)[20] before breaking his leg in a club game in Vienna. It was outrageous and ridiculous, provocative and cheeky. And it was fun, my God it was. [7] He undertook National Service with the Black Watch from 1961 to 1963.[9]. QUIZCan you name the last XI every Premier League side put out? In the last minute he went to 'nutmeg' an opponent, who was having none of it and broke Baxter's leg with his challenge. In the middle of the park The football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month. Whatever the exact truth, by the time he was sitting down for breakfast at his parents house, he had earned almost as much in a night as he would from a years salary. As expected, I pretty much concentrated on Jim Baxter's performance for the whole match and by God was he good. He was some player, John. Ten days before he died, he recorded an interview with Chick Young which, until very recently, could be found online. Between 1957 and 1960 every man, woman and child connected with Starks Park knew he was special. My heart says Scotland, but my head says England.'. Anas Sarwar warns UK Government has taken 'wrong approach' by blocking Holyrood gender reforms. In an interview on his career, Baxter was asked if joining the senior ranks was the beginning of his football education. #7. 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. Required fields are marked *. Maybe have a few mates round. 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 those days the local Nottingham Evening Post would often report that Jim was two or three moves ahead of his teammates in thinking. Jim Baxter granted a pub licence in October 1970. Back then I saw football, always, as a job of entertainment; you were putting on a show for the fans. One of Scottish football's greatest ball players Jim was quickly noticed playing junior football by Raith Rovers. Slim Jim claimed to have won 3,000 at the roulette table. The visitors had the lead and the command of the game in the second half and Baxter, framed on the far touchline, juggled the ball towards a phalanx of England defenders, before sending an impudent flick over their heads and into the stride of Denis Law. With the second - 'Well, aye, I do take a drink sometimes. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Gascoigne had that sense of fun, but he did something like that and they gave him a yellow card for it. Jim, at 60, has a careful, self-deprecatory way with him these days. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. [44] In the December 1999 issue of World Soccer magazine he was voted by a readers' poll into a list of the 100 greatest players of the 20th century. But perhaps the performance which really retains its gleam comes ironically from the shadow of Baxters own decline. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Scotland legend "Slim Jim" famously humiliated the previous year's World Cup winners on their own hallowed turf, capping his performance with an iconic keepy-uppy display considered one of the most memorable moments in Scottish football history. #8. whitburnwarrior said: Baxter was far from past his best when he came to Sunderland . I remember Slim Jim from Roker Park in the mid 1960s. The one with him and Pele is a great photo. Mesmerised. Interestingly Iit seemed lost on these local men after the decades had passed on how Jim struggled in the Garibaldi Red of their beloved team, (mainly due to the wonderful social life James Curran Baxter had sought out in the Lace city). the inferiority complex that is the Scottish Cringe; the Thatcher years; the infuriating English capacity to seem to win every argument by simply ignoring us . And what football! His end was still near, though. Glasgow council leader attacks east coast bias after Clyde fails in freeport bid. 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. How many liver transplants did Jim Baxter have? The Scottish Labour leader said it was up to Keir Starmer to judge how the controversial law looks in the rest of the UK. N. NONOTONE Well-Known Member. The other twenty one? Just a breathtaking talent. The marriage broke up in 1981, and in 1983 he formed another relationship that lasted the rest of his life. i remember when i was a young boy watching jim playing for rangers and scotland , he was my boyhood hero. At the end of the 1959-60 season, in June 1960, he joined Rangers for a Scottish record transfer fee of 17,500. . and he bats them all back by making it clear he doesn't know what I'm on about. how on earth did he celebrate something like that? Let me declare, I wasnt there. 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