Arbroath FC’s record goalscorer Jimmy Jack will be among the Red Lichtie legends inducted into the club’s hall of fame.
The former striker, who hit the back of the net 120 times between 1965 and 1971, will take his place with Bob McGlashan, Ian Stirling, Dave Easson and Paul Sheerin.
The hall of fame dinner will be held within a marquee on the pitch at Gayfield on Friday, September 9 following last year’s inaugural event.
The inductees were chosen for their “great service, commitment and dedication” following consultation between the club and its supporters.
Jimmy Jack signed for Arbroath after trials at Dundee, Dundee United and Wolves, followed by a short spell with Blackpool, where he listed England World Cup star Alan Ball among his clubmates.
The tall centre forward, who now lives in Carnoustie, played for Falkirk, Raith Rovers and Bath City after leaving Arbroath.
Jimmy Jack, back left, with the Arbroath squad in 1967.
Bob McGlashan joined the club as a player in 1895 and subsequently filled the role of secretary and manager for a continuous period up to his retirement in 1946.
He continued to attend Gayfield until shortly before his death at the age of 74 in 1949.
McGlashan led Arbroath into the Scottish League in 1921 and guided the club to promotion to the old First Division for the first time in season 1934/35.
The Lichties stayed there until the outbreak of World War Two in 1939.
Ian Stirling was a local lad who was club captain of Arbroath before eventually becoming chairman.
Dave Easson during the 1958/59 season was the biggest “goal grabber” in British senior football, notching an amazing 52 league and cup goals during a promotion winning season to the First Division.
Paul Sheerin guided Arbroath to the Third Division championship in his first season in charge in 2010/11, which was the club’s first national trophy win in its history.
The event will be hosted by journalist Bill Leckie and guests will enjoy a three-course meal and a variety of speakers.
Archie Knox, Jimmy Bone, John Blackley, John Brownlie, Gordon Wallace and Jocky Scott will all be attending.
Club manager Dick Campbell will host a question and answer session with Knox who is a former assistant manager of Aberdeen, Manchester United, Rangers and Scotland.
A number of several other Arbroath players from the past have also agreed to come along and chairman John Christison said he was “delighted” that so many were giving up their time to support the celebrations.
He said: “This promises to be an evening packed full of humour, enjoyment, sporting history as well as a formal recognition of great service given to the club over many years.”
Tickets are already selling well and to secure your place at this fantastic evening, please call 07864 195158 or email afc@strathmoreeventservices.co.uk.
