moz Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Was cleaning out the garage yesterday and came across this programme from his testimonial in 1962, was in with some of my old mans stuff...... going to sit and have a read of it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I was at the game with my old man. I was thirteen at the time, and we were standing in our usual place at the barrier on the raised terracing between the two entrances off Gorgie Road if anyone remembers that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Perfect opportunity to repost this. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnjambo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 What was the crowd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 The way older relatives spoke of him was quite something. A real shame we don’t have the sheer depth of video archive we do for today's stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 My pal and I met him at Boroughmuir rugby club (mid to late 70's l think). We blethered to him for about an hour about Hearts and football in general. As he was leaving, his wife came up to us and said that was the first time in years that he had spoken to anyone outwith his family about his time at Hearts. She then showed us his 1956 cup winners medal which she wore as a pendant. Two very proud 18/19 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 18 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: The way older relatives spoke of him was quite something. A real shame we don’t have the sheer depth of video archive we do for today's stars. Yip, in years to come there will as many videos of Messi / Ronaldo etc as anyone wants, but sadly we don't have that for the stars of the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 18 minutes ago, inspector said: My pal and I met him at Boroughmuir rugby club (mid to late 70's l think). We blethered to him for about an hour about Hearts and football in general. As he was leaving, his wife came up to us and said that was the first time in years that he had spoken to anyone outwith his family about his time at Hearts. She then showed us his 1956 cup winners medal which she wore as a pendant. Two very proud 18/19 year olds. Great story. My only memory of him was my dad taking me to his shop in the late 60s before a match to buy something just so he could point him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 8 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Great story. My only memory of him was my dad taking me to his shop in the late 60s before a match to buy something just so he could point him out. My dad too. He insisted I called Willie Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeToonJambo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, upgotheheads said: I was at the game with my old man. I was thirteen at the time, and we were standing in our usual place at the barrier on the raised terracing between the two entrances off Gorgie Road if anyone remembers that. Sounds just like me. My dad and I stood there. I, too, was thirteen. Regarding the thread on Donald Ford and him only being booked once, am I right in thinking that Willie Bauld was also only booked once, in a 4 - 1 win against Airdrie when he threw his arms down in a gesture of frustration at the referee and got booked for it. He slso scored the opening goal, 20 seconds after kickoff without an Airdrie player having touched the ball. Sorry for going off topic (nostalgia does that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeToonJambo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Just now, WeeToonJambo said: Sounds just like me. My dad and I stood there. I, had just turned 14. Regarding the thread on Donald Ford and him only being booked once, am I right in thinking that Willie Bauld was also only booked once, in a 4 - 1 win against Airdrie when he threw his arms down in a gesture of frustration at the referee and got booked for it. He slso scored the opening goal, 20 seconds after kickoff without an Airdrie player having touched the ball. Sorry for going off topic (nostalgia does that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeToonJambo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 2 minutes ago, WeeToonJambo said: Attempted edit went wrong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polonia Gorgie Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 When he passed away in 1977 the club released a programme celebrating his life. I handed my one in to the club museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livi Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 1st game my dad took me to was Hearts 8 Third Lanark 3. Sitting on the wall at the halfway line with my legs over on to the track. Willie Bauld scored 5 goals that day, my 1st Hearts hero. You always remember your 1st hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) I remember going into his shop pre game for a quarter pound of sweets. Back in the 70s in the days of low attendances and meeting the old guys in the Diggers who had stopped going to the games singing Willie Baulds the King of Scotland and showing us how he headed a ball. It was all in the neck muscles apparently 😊 Edited April 17 by jimbojambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I was also at his testimonial, I've got two 'all time' heroes. The 'King', and the original 'Mr Hearts.' John Cumming. I also used to go into his shop, I remember he spoke to me once, and I couldn't answer him, I was too in awe of him ! I've said it before , and I'll say it again, we'll never see their likes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Polonia Gorgie Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 That's a cracking picture @Morgan His daughter in law was my teacher at Dumbryden primary school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 36 minutes ago, Polonia Gorgie said: That's a cracking picture @Morgan His daughter in law was my teacher at Dumbryden primary school Yes, I love that picture. Thank you. I had a framed copy of it on the wall in our hall when I lived in Edinburgh. We’re heading back home soon and the picture will be used again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 12 hours ago, jimbojambo said: I remember going into his shop pre game for a quarter pound of sweets. Back in the 70s in the days of low attendances and meeting the old guys in the Diggers who had stopped going to the games singing Willie Baulds the King of Scotland and showing us how he headed a ball. It was all in the neck muscles apparently 😊 I'm sure Sir Alex Ferguson mentioned Willie's heading power in an interview and said he could header a ball better than Ronaldo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, Hansel said: I'm sure Sir Alex Ferguson mentioned Willie's heading power in an interview and said he could header a ball better than Ronaldo. I think he said he was the best header of a ball he ever saw and that Hearts were pretty much his second team but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 25 minutes ago, tcjambo said: I think he said he was the best header of a ball he ever saw and that Hearts were pretty much his second team but I could be wrong. He had a soft spot for hearts and saw us win a couple of cup finals in the 50s/60s at Hampden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 59 minutes ago, tcjambo said: I think he said he was the best header of a ball he ever saw and that Hearts were pretty much his second team but I could be wrong. I heard we'd been in talks with him when it looked like he was looking likely to get the boot at Utd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macros Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 On 15/04/2024 at 09:50, davemclaren said: Great story. My only memory of him was my dad taking me to his shop in the late 60s before a match to buy something just so he could point him out. I think quite a few of us whose dad's had seen him play were taken to his shop to meet the great man. My dad took me along a few times and I have a vague memory of meeting Willie and shaking his hand. I have to say that for all my dad's reverence of Willie his biggest hero was Dave Mackay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 41 minutes ago, Macros said: I think quite a few of us whose dad's had seen him play were taken to his shop to meet the great man. My dad took me along a few times and I have a vague memory of meeting Willie and shaking his hand. I have to say that for all my dad's reverence of Willie his biggest hero was Dave Mackay. I think that was probably true of my dad as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: I think that was probably true of my dad as well. My dad's hero was Joe Baker - sorry...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 4 minutes ago, tcjambo said: My dad's hero was Joe Baker - sorry...... 🥸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 16 minutes ago, davemclaren said: 🥸 My Dad was a Ross Co fan though. He spent his whole life winding me up that he was a Rangers fan though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 On 15/04/2024 at 08:14, moz said: Was cleaning out the garage yesterday and came across this programme from his testimonial in 1962, was in with some of my old mans stuff...... going to sit and have a read of it tonight. I was told Club deducted the cost of the match ball from Willie which really pissed him off and he never returned to Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojumbojambo Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Willie "bought" me a pint at the private do in Eric Browns in Dalry Road the night before it opened to the public (Willie's son married Eric's daughter). I've met a few sporting heroes in my time (Henry Cooper, George Best, Stephen Hendry and others) but nothing compares with meeting the King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 4 minutes ago, Thomaso said: I was told Club deducted the cost of the match ball from Willie which really pissed him off and he never returned to Tynecastle. He did return. He was invited to Hearts v Killie Cup game in 1975. Midweek match, we won 2-0 with Busby scoring both with strong headers, which Willie would have approved of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 8 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: He did return. He was invited to Hearts v Killie Cup game in 1975. Midweek match, we won 2-0 with Busby scoring both with strong headers, which Willie would have approved of. Cheers. Died far too young at only 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 4 hours ago, tcjambo said: I think he said he was the best header of a ball he ever saw and that Hearts were pretty much his second team but I could be wrong. I think Fergie gave a eulogy at Dave Mackay's funeral, telling the attendees that they were in the presence of greatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 7 hours ago, Macros said: I think quite a few of us whose dad's had seen him play were taken to his shop to meet the great man. My dad took me along a few times and I have a vague memory of meeting Willie and shaking his hand. I have to say that for all my dad's reverence of Willie his biggest hero was Dave Mackay. My old man was a great fan of Davie Mackay too but when it came to the crunch he always said, "There's only one king of hearts.....and that's Willie Bauld." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 God Save The King Long Live The King King Willie Bauld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) I heard John Cumming say that he would pick Willie up from Allan Park Avenue on the way to training and the King would have smoked 3 fags by the time that they got to Tynecastle. Edited April 18 by jimbojambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 31 minutes ago, jimbojambo said: I heard John Cumming say that he would pick Willie up from Allan Park Avenue on the way to training and the King would have smoked 3 fags by the time that they got to Tynecastle. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Ticket images credited to other fans who posted on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 15/04/2024 at 09:09, davemclaren said: Perfect opportunity to repost this. 😄 2 minutes ago, dannymack said: Ticket images credited to other fans who posted on line. Aye, but I've got both parts as my dad bought it knowing he couldn't go, but he wanted to contribute to Willie's testimonial. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Fantastic array of photos @dannymack. A couple of things I wasn't aware of - Alfie Conn played for Gala Fairydean after leaving Hearts Tommy Walker was manager AND secretary of the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 22 hours ago, Hansel said: I'm sure Sir Alex Ferguson mentioned Willie's heading power in an interview and said he could header a ball better than Ronaldo. He was alleged to be able to defy gravity, ie he seemed to be hanging stationary and unsupported in the air when the ball arrived. Dennis Law was described as having the same ability, of course, it was just perfect timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 18 hours ago, Lone Striker said: He did return. He was invited to Hearts v Killie Cup game in 1975. Midweek match, we won 2-0 with Busby scoring both with strong headers, which Willie would have approved of. Yes,remember it well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 His Wiki page is pretty short read considering he's such a legend. Be good if someone could update it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 7 minutes ago, ford donald said: Yes,remember it well... 👍 The crowd that night was 21,000 - pretty sure a lot of them were only there in the hope of seeing the King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 21 hours ago, Gorgierools said: I heard we'd been in talks with him when it looked like he was looking likely to get the boot at Utd. Was just before the Crystal Palace replay 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 11 minutes ago, Pap said: Was just before the Crystal Palace replay 😏 What iff ? Eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 5 minutes ago, Gorgierools said: What iff ? Eh We'd have needed to strengthen the hair drier wall-fixings in the dressing room !! 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Some cracking pictures above, never seen some of them... Also, whereabouts was his shop?.....slightly before my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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