1. Bill Struth was the second manager of Rangers Football Club, leading the club for 34 years between 1920 and 1954, as well as being the holder of a number of other positions, including director.
10 Facts About Bill Struth
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Bill Struth is one of the most successful managers in Scottish and British football history, winning 30 major trophies in his career; a record 18 Scottish league championships, 10 Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.
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Bill Struth was born in Leith, Edinburgh, the eldest child of William Bill Struth senior, a stonemason, and Isabella Cunningham.
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Bill Struth grew up in Edinburgh and Milnathort in Kinross-shire and worked as a stonemason, but he competed as a professional runner until he was in his 30s.
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Bill Struth moved to Rangers in 1914 to take up the position of assistant manager.
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Bill Struth went on to win the league title 18 times as manager, winning 14 titles in 19 years before the Second World War.
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Bill Struth was renowned as a disciplinarian, insisting that the team wore a collar and tie when turning up for training; bowler hats were obligatory for Rangers players.
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In 1947, Bill Struth became a Rangers director and was then appointed vice-chairman after retiring in 1954.
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Bill Struth died on 21 September 1956, aged 81, at his home in Dumbreck and is buried in Craigton Cemetery, overlooking Ibrox Stadium.
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In 2005, Rangers' chairman Sir David Murray unveiled a bronze bust of Bill Struth, located in the Main Stand at Ibrox, now known as the "Bill Struth Main Stand" in honour of his contribution to Rangers Football Club.