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Hibs, Part 1:
Hibs’ Famous Five

Hibs' forward line of the forties and fifties

This is four fifths of Hibs' legendary forward line of the late forties and early fifties, 'The Famous Five':
Gordon Smith, Eddie Turnbull, Lawrie Reilly, Bobby Combe and Willie Ormond. Bobby Combe made way for Bobby Johnstone near the start of the 1949-50 season, and the five were in place.

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