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04 / Scotland · 1960–1967

Jim Baxter

CM playmakercreator
Caps · Scotland
34
Goals · Scotland
3
Life
1939–2001
Clubs
Raith Rovers, Rangers, Nottingham Forest
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A dazzling midfield magician, Baxter's incredible skill, close control, and ability to dictate play made him one of Scotland's most gifted ever players. Career record: 34 caps and 3 goals for Scotland; club career at Raith Rovers, Rangers, Nottingham Forest.

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Career record

1957–1960Raith Rovers
1960–1965Rangers
1965–1967Sunderland A.F.C.
1967–1969Nottingham Forest
1967–1967Vancouver Royals
1969–1970Rangers
Scotland34 caps, 3 goals

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Around Baxter in the almanac

One rank above: Graeme Souness at #3.

One rank below: Jimmy Johnstone at #5.

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

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