The Moonlighter 3,624 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 We’re delighted to announce that a new stone was placed yesterday on the final resting place of Sam Ricketts at Craigton Cemetery. Sam’s plot was located a few months ago , it had no stone and was strewn with rubble. An appeal went out to the Bears and Sam’s plot was cleared on the 4th June of this year. Sam Ricketts. Sam first appeared in the records book as a Rangers player on 7th December 1875 against Caledonian in a 4-0 win at Burnbank. He was also a member of the 1877 Scottish Cup Final team. He played up until season 1881-82 then again during season 1884-85 when he made one appearance ,which was his last, on 17th January 1885 in a 4-2 win against Thistle. Sam became honorary secretary of the Rangers and was a much respected individual who helped steer the Club through the turbulent 1880’s. On our website we have details of a letter Sam Ricketts wrote to the press in 1884.It’s a fascinating read. http://www.thegallantpioneers.co.uk/Sam-Ricketts-Letter.html Sam Ricketts helped build our Club into what we have today and deserves something more fitting than a paupers grave. The Rangers support have today given him back some dignity and respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Well done guys, looks fantastic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonlighter 3,624 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 The closing of Kinning Park 26th February 1887. Sam Ricketts is on the first row that is seated wearing a cap. To his left is Tom Vallance. At the left end of the row with bowler hat and cane is Moses McNeil, at the other end of the row is his brother Peter McNeil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonlighter 3,624 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 If you can, please donate using the link below. Every penny counts. PAYPAL LINK. - https://www.paypal.com/sendmoney ***Follow the link and add following email address along with donation – sonsofstruth@aol.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonlighter 3,624 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 This was posted on Saturday. It's important to us that everyone can see how the money that's been donated is being used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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