Today marks the 60th Anniversary of St Mirren’s 1959 Scottish Cup triumph.
The Buddies won the cup for a second time, having first done so in 1926, following a 3-1 win over Aberdeen at Hampden Park in front of an incredible crowd of 108,591.
St Mirren’s journey to the cup began in February 1959 where a sensational 10-0 win over Peebles Rovers at Love Street saw us progress to the third round. Gerry Baker scored four goals, while Tommy Bryceland netted a hat-trick. Bobby Holmes added a brace and Jim Rodger got his name on the scoresheet also. Interestingly, this was the first competitive match at Love Street played under floodlight.
A little over two weeks later Saints defeated Motherwell 3-2 at Love Street in the third round with Rodger, Baker and Bryceland netting.
That win set up a quarter-final clash with Dunfermline Athletic in March. Again it was at Love Street and a goal apiece from Rodger and Baker was enough to edge out the Pars 2-1 and earn the Buddies a semi-final place.
Celtic stood between Saints and a spot in the final. The Buddies brushed aside the Hoops with ease winning 4-0 at Hampden. Alistair Miller netted twice while there was also goals for Baker and Bryceland.
Bryceland, Miller and Baker were on the scoresheet in the final as Saints added the Scottish Cup to the honours list for a second time.
60 years on we are delighted to be welcoming Alistair Miller and Jim Rodger as special guests in the hospitality lounge on Saturday for our match against St Johnstone.
We are still taking hospitality bookings for Saturday's match. Anyone wishing to book should contact commercial@stmirren.com.
