33·Legends

Bobby Murdoch vs Jim Baxter

Scotland against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Bobby Murdoch

Scotland · 1959–1976 · CM

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Scotland
#9 of 33
Caps
12 · 6 goals
Clubs
Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Middlesbrough

It was his driven shot that Stevie Chalmers turned past Sarti for the goal that beat Inter in Lisbon in 1967, the moment a British club first lifted the European Cup. Beyond that afternoon he collected eight Scottish championships, five Scottish Cups and five League Cups, the passing engine of Jock Stein's Celtic. Career record: 12 caps and 6 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Middlesbrough.

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Jim Baxter

Scotland · CM

Almanac rating
90
Rank in Scotland
#4 of 33
Caps
34 · 3 goals
Clubs
Raith Rovers, Rangers, Nottingham Forest

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.

The verdict

The almanac puts Jim Baxter ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.

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