Morton legend Allan McGraw has passed away, the club have confirmed.
McGraw, who passed away aged 83, was a fan favourite at Cappielow and recently had the main stand at the club named after him.
Known as 'Mr Morton', McGraw enjoyed a 62-year association with the club having served as a player, coach, manager and fan.
McGraw - who was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2017 - also played for Hibs, Toronto and Linfield during his playing days.
He then worked as Morton manager for 12 years between 1985 to 1997.
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A Morton statement confirming news of McGraw's passing this morning read: "Everyone at Greenock Morton is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of club legend, Allan McGraw.
"Known as 'Mr Morton', Allan has been a huge part of our club’s history, with the main stand at Cappielow recently named in his honour.
"Rest in peace Allan."
A Hibs social media post added: "Rest in peace, Allan.
"The Scottish Football Hall of Famer scored 22 goals in 95 games for the Hibees between 1966 and 1969."
McGraw had attended Cappielow in February when the main stand was unveiled as being named after the club legend.
Speaking to the Greenock Telegraph on the occasion, he said: "It was such a great honour for this to happen to me.
"It was very emotional, I had all my family there to see it as well, which was wonderful.
"I really never, ever expected something like this to happen and it means the world to me.
"I had a knee replacement in September last year so I am still recovering from that and this was a lovely surprise."
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