John Grant (1931 โ 28 January 2021) was a Scottish football player. He played in Hibernian's defense for many years in the 1950s and early 1960s, was the captain of the team, and played twice for the Scotland national team. He was nicknamed "The Duke" among fans due to his stylish dressing and playing style.
football career
He was born in Edinburgh and signed with Hibernian in 1949. Due to the club's strong squad that won league championships in those years, it had to wait until 1954 to play its first league match. After this date, he became one of the constant names of the team and played in defense for ten years; Over time, he settled into the right-back position.
Known for his ability to read the game, pass and catch the ball, Grant played more than three hundred matches in official matches for Hibernian.
He played two matches for the Scotland national team in 1958; He also featured six times in the Scottish League mix during the same period. After being released by manager Jock Stein in 1964, he played for Raith Rovers for one season and retired in 1965.
Grant died at the age of 89 in his hometown, Edinburgh, on January 28, 2021.