Former Edinburgh Hibs goalkeeper Jim Herriot dies at 85 as tributes pour in
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Tributes have been paid to a former Hibs goalkeeper who passed away aged 85.
Legendary Jim Herriot sadly passed away on Wednesday. Herriot started his career between the sticks with Dunfermline Athletic in 1958.
He is known by many for his iconic look - rubbing mud under his eyes to stop the glance of the floodlights bouncing off his cheeks.
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.
Herriot moved to Hibs and Easter Road in 1971 after spending short spells on loan and in South Africa.
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.
Later that season he won his first career honour, as Hibs won the Scottish League Cup beating Celtic 2-1 in the Final. Goals from Stanton and O'Rourke sealed the victory at Hampden.
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Nicknamed 'Big Bob', he also won the Drybrough Cup on two occasions, both times getting the better of Celtic.
Herriot made 93 appearances for Hibs and will go down as one of the Club's best-ever goalkeepers.
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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