Willie Thornton

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William Thornton (1920-1991) was a Scottish footballer and manager. His entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and he is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history.

Thornton played for Rangers from 1936 to 1954, then became a manager with first Dundee and then Partick Thistle. He later returned to Rangers as assistant manager. He is one of Scotland's all time top scorers, with 139 League goals. Willie lived in Winchburgh, West Lothian.