Boxer,

greenbar · February 22, 2016

surprized it was not mentioned,about the death of world champion walter,Mcgowan,,my dad and uncle could,nt speak highly enough of the man,R.I.P WALTER,

We man · February 22, 2016

Sad to hear this,one of Scotlands greats and one classy boxer I have great memories of watching him,thanks for the memories Walter RIP.

Delboy · February 22, 2016

Brilliant boxer, RIP Walter

Roland · February 22, 2016

So sad. His father, Joe Gans, was also a great 'Fighter' in days of a very different aspect when coining the phrase 'Bring Home the Bacon. in the so - called sport. This was the time when most were fighting for the Steak for the family and poor pay.

However Walter was, is one of my all time favourites, along with another Mega star and great skilful boxer Hen Buchanon. Ok one of many great . Who can forget him giving weight and fight Alan Rudkin?

Roland · February 22, 2016

Ken Buchanan led the tributes to Walter McGowan after his fellow Scottish ring legend died aged 73 following a short ... WHAT GREATS THESE WERE!!! Scotland produced many great 'Wee' boxers. Full of skill and courage. These two are my all time greats. Top of the list.

Who are unfortunate to not have seen, remember their Fights against Salvatore Burruni winning the World Title - and Robert Duran respectfully.!!! Walters giving weight to Alan Rudkin.

Joe Gans - Walter's father a great FIGHTER as to boxer in days of another aspect. When fighting for the 'Steak' to feed the family as important as the small amount of cash.

Another scot who brought tears to my eyes last Saturday. Lauren Muir. What a brave and wonderful fighter that girl is. Full of all the courageous things we see mainly only from the greats. Last season how she came back from a disastrous 2014 season to prove her merit. Storming away from a class field in the 3000 metres. Breaking the Scottish 800 metres indoor record. The medal in world games.

Along with Elizabeth McColgan and her mucker in the 1991 world championships winning from a world class field by 21 seconds after winning a silver in the 1988 olympics ... after just having a baby.

Roland · February 23, 2016

Elizabeth McColgan and Yvonne Murray WAS also a great at same time... more the 3000 metres though. Great pair also

Ian Stewart and Ian MaCafferty

Lachie Stewart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1XsjPsN6IQ&ebc=ANyPxKoN1auN4-ulvE12n8XWZXw-HFi3LuryXuvptHePAXDj8fjbprSkxmp4S-1ORwyG0qR2XQT53JNRMr2Tkb6mN4vMu6wBPw

Then of course peter Stewart brother Peter and Sister Mary were English internationals of fame.

A 20 year old Ian Stewart controlling the race to become European 5000m Champion in 1969. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVtoK0XVw-s

Just a tip of some Scottish greats. Heart warm and soul rendering achievements ....

And they sing a load of myths and untruths about a Flower - which is a weed actually.

Should be proud and stuck to a sensible and realistic 'Bonny Scotland'.

Mind does the English 'Cockles a world of good and other nations a smirk in wonderment lol.

jast · February 23, 2016

Walter used to have the Caledonian bar in carlike and that was where most of the members of carluke flying club went on a Friday night after basketing, & on a Friday during the off season. He also donated trophies, to be competed for. I also met Mark McManus in the pub as he and Walter were friendly and mark used to drop in for a refreshment after he'd been to the trotting at Lanark.