Edinburgh Hibs crowd lead touching tribute for former goalkeeper Jim Herriot
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Dedicated football fans came together on Saturday afternoon in a touching tribute for former Hibs goalkeeper Jim Herriot.
Before kick off on Saturday May 3, Hibs fans and spectators joined in with a minute's applause in memory of the 85-year-old after his sad passing.
Taking place at Hibs match against Dundee United, the Edinburgh club made fans aware of the tribute ahead of the game.
Writing a post on social media, Hibernian football club wrote: "A minute's applause will be held before kick-off today in memory of former Hibs goalkeeper Jim Herriot."
On Saturday, April 26, the club posted a touching tribute online and social media, saying it is 'deeply saddened' to announce the passing of the icon.
Fondly remembered by Hibernian FC supporters, Herriot played alongside the likes of Pat Stanton, Jimmy O'Rourke, and Arthur Duncan, and kept a clean sheet as Hibs famously beat Hearts 7-0 on New Year's Day at Tynecastle in 1973.
Herriot made 93 appearances for Hibs and will go down as one of the Club's best-ever goalkeepers.
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The club added: "The thoughts of everyone at Hibernian FC are with Jim's family and friends at this very sad and difficult time.
"After observing a requested period of silence from the family, the Club will honour Jim's memory by wearing black armbands against Aberdeen, and at our home game against Dundee United."
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