Known as the ‘Penalty King’, Hubbard netted 54 of the 57 penalties he took for the Light Blues, while he also holds two unique places in history.
He was the last Ranger to net a hat-trick in an Old Firm league game, doing so in 1955, and also the first Ranger to score on foreign soil in a competitive match in a 2-1 European Cup defeat to Nice in 1956.
Indeed, the first of his hat-trick goals in the New Year derby of 1955 has been described by Sir Alex Ferguson as the greatest goal he ever saw.
After leaving Ibrox in 1959, he had a spell with Bury in England before returning back north to end his career with Ayr United. His time at Somerset Park saw him settle in nearby Prestwick, and it was there he remained until he died in June 2018.
While in Ayrshire, he made an incredible contribution to local community sport – captaining Prestwick Cricket Club, managing and coaching at Prestwick Tennis Club and coaching football and golf at schools across the county.
In recognition of what he gave back to the people of Ayrshire, a group of those who knew him have come together to fundraise for a statue of the South African-born wing-wizard, with support this week coming for the statue from Johnny’s daughter, Linda.
The fundraising target is £5000, with donations being accepted here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bill-baillie-2