Hall of Fame member Fraser dies aged 88
Former Hibernian player, coach and Hall of Fame member John Fraser has died at the age of 88.The Edinburgh-born winger made his debut in 1954 and went on to make 275 appearances for his boyhood club, including the 1958 Scottish Cup final.Fraser had the unenviable task of coming into the team in place of his hero and club legend, Gordon Smith.After he retired, he worked with the reserve team before holding a coaching position for over a decade with the club.Fraser also helped form one of the club's most successful sides in 'Turnbull's Tornadoes' with Eddie Turnbull.Pat Stanton, who captained the successful side, recalled Fraser as a "terrific mentor".
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