Olympic champion Eric Liddell has been inducted into Scottish Rugby’s Corridor of Fame on the a hundredth anniversary of his first cap.
Liddell gained seven caps enjoying rugby for his nation within the early Twenties.
He then established himself as one of many nation’s high runners, culminating in his gold and bronze medals on the 1924 Paris Olympics.
The dedicated Christian did to not compete within the 100m heats, as they had been on a Sunday, however triumphed within the 400m.
Liddell set a brand new world file in France, additionally gained bronze within the 200m and his story was immortalised within the Oscar-winning movie Chariots of Fireplace, launched in 1981 – 36 years after his demise.
He had adopted within the footsteps of his mother and father by changing into a missionary, primarily based in China, and died in an internment camp of a mind tumour.
Throughout his worldwide rugby profession, Liddell – a wing three-quarter – scored tries towards Eire, France and Wales, being on a dropping Scotland facet simply as soon as.
Scottish Rugby Corridor of Fame panel chairman John Jeffrey commented: “Since our Corridor of Fame was established in 2010, we now have usually deliberated Eric Liddell’s standing as one in every of Scotland’s greats.
“He epitomises the values of our recreation and his story is as related and galvanizing right now as it’s within the yellowing pages of a newspaper archive.”
‘As soon as he acquired the ball, he was tough to catch’
The sculpted cap that inductees obtain was accepted on Liddell’s behalf by his niece Sue Caton, who hopes to show it on the Eric Liddell Centre in Morningside, Edinburgh.
His daughter, Patricia Liddell Russell, stated: “When my father’s sporting achievements are remembered, typically no point out is made that he performed seven instances for Scotland and scored a lot of tries.
“As soon as he acquired the ball, he could be very tough to catch. He was clearly a really a lot appreciated member of the workforce.
“I say a profound ‘thanks’ to all who’ve been concerned in arranging this honouring of my father and want everybody a really wholesome and comfortable New Yr.”
