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Hughie Gallacher

Legend SS, also ST, CAM Right-footed finishercreator
Rating
88
Caps
20
Goals
23
Life
1903–1957
Clubs
Airdrieonians, Newcastle United, Chelsea
Honours
Hall of Fame
#18
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A goal-scoring machine, the legendary forward terrorised defences in the 1920s and 30s, notching over 400 career goals. Career record: 20 caps and 23 goals for Scotland; club career at Airdrieonians, Newcastle United, Chelsea; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1921–1925Airdrieonians
1921–1921Queen of the South
1925–1930Newcastle United
1925–1925Scottish Football League XI
1930–1934Chelsea
1934–1936Derby County
1936–1937Notts County
1937–1938Grimsby Town
1938–1939Gateshead
Scotland20 caps, 23 goals

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Around Gallacher in the almanac

One rank above: Davie Cooper at #17.

One rank below: Joe Jordan at #19.

Scotland's editorial top five: Kenny Dalglish · Denis Law · Graeme Souness · Jim Baxter · Jimmy Johnstone.