14 Facts About Bob Shankly

Robert Fleming Blyth Shankly was a Scottish professional football player and manager.

Bob Shankly was an elder brother of Bill Shankly, the former Liverpool manager.

Bob Shankly is considered one of Dundee's greatest managers for his achievements with the club, and has been inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.

Bob Shankly was one of five brothers who all played football professionally, including Bill, who would become a Scottish international and manager of Liverpool.

Bob Shankly began his career with junior club Auchinleck before moving to the local club Glenbuck Cherrypickers.

Bob Shankly then moved into the senior ranks with Alloa Athletic after being turned down by Ayr United, despite scoring a hat-trick of goals in a trial match.

Bob Shankly later played for Falkirk, although he had signed for Falkirk while unaware that Preston North End wanted to sign him.

Bob Shankly married in 1936 and had two children, John and Margaret.

Bob Shankly resigned from Dundee in February 1965 to succeed Jock Stein as manager of Hibernian.

Bob Shankly temporarily retired and left Hibs later in 1969.

Bob Shankly returned to football management with Stirling Albion, then became their general manager and a club director.

Bob Shankly survived a major car accident in 1975, in which he, Jock Stein and another friend were seriously injured.

Bob Shankly died from a heart attack at an SFA meeting on 5 May 1982.

Bob Shankly was 72 years old, and his death came just under a year after that of his younger brother Bill, who had died from a heart attack.