Former Airdrie and Rangers star Doug Baillie has died at the age of 85.The centre-half, whose son Lex played for Celtic in the 1990s, passed away after a short illness.In his impressive playing career, Baillie won three league titles during a four-year spell with Rangers and spent seven seasons with the Diamonds over two spells in the 1950s, making more than 100 appearances.
He played 31 times for Rangers.Baillie also spent time at Third Lanark, Falkirk and Dunfermline.After hanging up his boots, Baillie went on to become a highly-respected journalist.
He covered two World Cups for the Sunday Post and was also president of the Scottish Football Writers’ Association.He retired from the profession in 2001.Comedian and Rangers fan Andy Cameron MBE tweeted his tribute after hearing the news.
He said: "Big Doug Baillie gone. Airdrie and Rangers and a funny man, had a great sense of humour. Rest in peace big fella."Follow Lanarkshire Live Sport onTwitter via@LanLiveSport, like us onFacebookor find us onInstagramfor the latest sports news, pictures and video.
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