Video HighlightsTOM VALLANCE
Tom Vallance (1874-1884)
Tom Vallance was the first in a long line of inspirational Rangers captains.
Like many other of the club's founders, Vallance was an enthusiastic devotee of rowing before he was gripped by the emerging sport of association football.
Born near Renton, in the Vale of Leven, Tom played mainly as right-back during his nine seasons as the Light Blues skipper.
Tall and big-boned, the old history books describe him as 'a talented back who administered many a shock to opponents who had not previously made his acquaintance'.
Vallance was one of the first Rangers to be capped by Scotland and enjoyed much success in matches against the other home nations.
As a fitting recognition of his contribution to the Ibrox club, he was elected president of the committee in 1883.
Outside of football, Tom was an all-round talented individual. He held the Scottish long jump record for 14 years and he was also a fine artist - two of his paintings were accepted by the Scottish Royal Academy.
Tom Vallance was the first in a long line of inspirational Rangers captains.
Like many other of the club's founders, Vallance was an enthusiastic devotee of rowing before he was gripped by the emerging sport of association football.
Born near Renton, in the Vale of Leven, Tom played mainly as right-back during his nine seasons as the Light Blues skipper.
Tall and big-boned, the old history books describe him as 'a talented back who administered many a shock to opponents who had not previously made his acquaintance'.
Vallance was one of the first Rangers to be capped by Scotland and enjoyed much success in matches against the other home nations.
As a fitting recognition of his contribution to the Ibrox club, he was elected president of the committee in 1883.
Outside of football, Tom was an all-round talented individual. He held the Scottish long jump record for 14 years and he was also a fine artist - two of his paintings were accepted by the Scottish Royal Academy.
