First and Last: How I Made European History With Hibs

First and Last: How I Made European History With Hibs is the autobiography of Jackie Plenderleith, the only surviving player from the first British side to compete in the European Cup. He describes his role in helping Hibernian reach the semi-finals and reveals how it felt to line up against Ferenc Puskas twice in South Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2021
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

First and Last: How I Made European History With Hibs is the captivating autobiography of Jackie Plenderleith, the sole surviving player from the inaugural British side to compete in the European Cup. A graceful yet tenacious defender, Jackie transports us back to 1955 and vividly depicts the nascent stages of the global phenomenon now widely recognized as the Champions League. As a 17-year-old coal miner's son, Jackie had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the birth of this extraordinary tournament. Jackie relives his memorable tenure alongside the legendary forward line of the Edinburgh club, known as the Famous Five. He shares poignant anecdotes about facing the formidable Ferenc Puskas twice within a span of two days while in South Africa. Captaining the British Army team during his national service, Jackie had the honor of being a teammate of Denis Law at Manchester City and earned international caps from his schoolboy days to the senior level. Jackie played a significant role in shaping the trajectory of football, and with his trademark good humor, he offers insightful perspectives on the future of the sport.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785319891