St Mirren legends give Frank McGarvey tribute as fan favourite Hall of Famer remembered

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Tributes have poured in for St Mirren Hall of Famer Frank McGarvey following his sad passing at the age of 66.The prolific former St Mirren striker played his way into the club's history books after helping the Paisley side seal the First Division title in 1977.He also played a key role in club's historic 1987 Scottish Cup win, scoring the winner in their crucial semi-final win against Hearts to reach Hampden where they went on to beat Dundee United.St Mirren club legend and McGarvey's former team-mate Tony Fitzpatrick posted on social media: "Devastating news this morning!

After a long tough battle my very good friend Frank McGarvey has passed away."He will be a great loss to us. My thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family.

May he rest in peace. God bless."Current St Mirren coach Jamie Langfield added: "Very sad news on the passing of St Mirren legend and one of my heroes back in the day Frank McGarvey.

Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends at this difficult time."A St Mirren club statement issued yesterday read: “St Mirren Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank McGarvey at the age of 66.“Frank arrived at Love Street in December 1974 and became a regular during 1975-76.