The next day St Johnstone, decimated by a flu bug in the team, arrived at Ibrox to take on Rangers. A 21-year-old Ferguson was promoted to the starting XI and scored a hat-trick. That life-changing performance in 1963 revived his playing career and set him on the path to becoming one of football's greatest managers. "I would say this to young people - don't miss the biggest opportunity in your life. It's recognising it."   submitted by   /u/Sparky-moon [link]   [comments]