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John Greig, MBE (born 11 September 1942) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played as a defender. He spent his entire career with Rangers, as a player, manager and director. Greig was voted "The Greatest Ever Ranger" in 1999 by the club's supporters and has been elected to Rangers' Hall of Fame.

Honours

Greig was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on 15 November 1977. In June 2008, he was awarded honoris causa, from Glasgow University, in recognition for outstanding achievement in football and continuing ambassadorship for the sport.

As a player

Club

Rangers

• UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1971–72

• Scottish League First Division/Premier Division (5): 1962–63, 1963–64, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78

• Scottish Cup (6): 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1977–78

• Scottish League Cup (4): 1963–64, 1964–65, 1975–76, 1977–78

Individual

• SFWA Footballer of the Year: 1965–66, 1975–76

• Scottish Football Hall of Fame (inaugural inductee)

• Scottish Sports Hall of Fame (inaugural inductee)

• Ballon d'Or: 1972 (18th place)

As a manager

• Scottish Cup: 1978–79, 1980–81

• Scottish League Cup: 1978–79, 1981–82