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Restoration Project Update. A New Stone for Sam Ricketts.


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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.

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Sam Ricketts.

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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.

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