Hampden Park will celebrate its 122nd birthday later this month, with the famous stadium celebrating the anniversary of its official opening on October 31.
Based in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland’s national stadium was officially the largest stadium by capacity in the world when it opened at the beginning of the last century, and has been the venue for several memorable moments since hosting its first match in 1903.
Playing a significant role in Scottish culture, the 51,866 capacity arena has hosted three European Cup/Champions League finals, two Cup Winners' Cup finals, one UEFA Cup final, and several high-profile international games. However, it is not just footballers that have created iconic Hampden moments during its lengthy history, with music stars, boxers, and athletes all at the centre of some of the ground’s most memorable scenes.
As Hampden Park gets ready to celebrate its 122nd birthday, we look back at 35 photos of the famous ground over the years, from the 1920s all the way to the present day.
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5. Flyweight boxing clash 1949
Scottish boxer Jackie Paterson, right, takes a right to the face from the Mexican Manuel Ortiz during a boxing match at Hampden Park in 1949. | PA
6. Pre-match handshakes 1950
Mr Hector McNeil, Secretary of State for Scotland, shaking hands with members of the England team prior to a clash with Scotland in 1950. | PA
7. Queen Coronation Visit to Scotland 1953
Queen Elizabeth II inspects guards from the Highland Light Infantry at Hampden Park. | PA
8. Auld Enemy clash 1956
Tom Finney scores for England against Scotland at Hampden in 1956. | PA