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John McPherson (1891-1902)
Jock McPherson was generally regarded as Rangers' finest player of the club's first 50 years.
He played in every position (including goalkeeper) for the Light Blues but it was as an inside-forward that he excelled.
Although not particularly big, McPherson was wiry and full of running - he always seemed to have something left in his tank.
Primarily he was an accomplished dribbler, in an era when that counted for much, and he would often commit opponents before slipping a pass to a team-mate.
The former Kilmarnock man could score goals as well, usually preferring to finish with subtlety rather than power.
McPherson's honours at Ibrox included appearances in five championship sides, three Scottish Cup medals and five Scotland caps (of a career total of nine).
He also retains the distinction of having scored the Scottish League's first-ever hat-trick, for Rangers against Cambuslang in August 1890.
In 1907 he became a director of the club and served until his death in 1926.
Jock McPherson was generally regarded as Rangers' finest player of the club's first 50 years.
He played in every position (including goalkeeper) for the Light Blues but it was as an inside-forward that he excelled.
Although not particularly big, McPherson was wiry and full of running - he always seemed to have something left in his tank.
Primarily he was an accomplished dribbler, in an era when that counted for much, and he would often commit opponents before slipping a pass to a team-mate.
The former Kilmarnock man could score goals as well, usually preferring to finish with subtlety rather than power.
McPherson's honours at Ibrox included appearances in five championship sides, three Scottish Cup medals and five Scotland caps (of a career total of nine).
He also retains the distinction of having scored the Scottish League's first-ever hat-trick, for Rangers against Cambuslang in August 1890.
In 1907 he became a director of the club and served until his death in 1926.
