Jim Baxter vs Jimmy Johnstone
Scotland against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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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.
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Jimmy Johnstone
Scotland · 1960s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Scotland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 23 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Celtic, Sheffield United, Elgin City
A Lisbon Lion and European Cup winner in 1967, "Jinky" was a dazzling winger whose trickery tormented defenders for Celtic and Scotland. Career record: 23 caps and 4 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Sheffield United, Elgin City.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 90.
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