into his methods. In 1947, Struth became a Rangers director and was then appointed vice-chairman after retiring in 1954. In 1952 he had part of a leg amputated as a result of gangrene. He died on 21 September 1956, aged 81, at his home in Dumbreck and is buried in Craigton Cemetery, overlooking Ibrox Stadium. His wife, Catherine Forbes, predeceased him in 1941. The grave lies in the south-west section on a terrace on its north side. Recognition In 2005, Rangers' chairman Sir David Murray unveiled a bronze bust of Bill Struth, located in the Main Stand at Ibrox, now known as the "Bill Struth Main Stand" in honour of his contribution to Rangers Football Club. In 2016 a further memorial was placed at his grave listing his club achievements. Famous quotes When being presented with the portrait that now hangs in the Ibrox trophy room, Bill Struth said: Managerial honours Club Rangers Scottish League (18): 1920–21, 1922–23, 1923–24, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1936–37, 1938–39, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1952–53 Scottish Cup (10): 1927–28, 1929–30, 1931–32, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1947–48, 1949–50, 1952–53 Scottish League Cup (2): 1946–47, 1948–49 Individual 5th most decorated manager of all time (30 trophies) See also List of longest managerial reigns in association football References Further reading Mason, David., Stewart, Ian. Mr Struth: The Boss (2013). Sportspeople from Edinburgh Rangers F.C. managers Clyde F.C. non-playing staff Scottish football managers 1875 births 1956 deaths Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductees Heart of Midlothian F.C. non-playing staff Scottish Football League managers Association football coaches People from Leith Rangers F.C. non-playing staff