The Glory Years
The 1938 Scottish Cup winning side. By beating Kilmarnock 4-2 (after a 1-1 draw) East Fife became the first (and so far the only) Second Division side to win the Scottish Cup. Back row left to right - Russell, Laird, Tait, Milton, Harvey, Herd. Front row - Adams, Millar, McCartney, Sneddon, McLeod, McKerrell. |
A crowd scene from the 1930's. Bayview Park eventually had to be enlarged to accommodate the large crowds attracted by the club's success during the late 1940's and early 1950's |
Action from the Raith Rovers v East Fife Scottish Cup Quarter Final Replay at Stark's Park in 1938. A crowd of 25,500 saw East Fife win 3-2 |
East Fife pictured at Bayview in 1947 after beating Falkirk 4-1 in the League Cup Final replay. This was the first of their three League Cup wins. The players are: Back row left to right: Philp, Finlay, Aitken, Niven, Laird, Stewart. Front row: Adams, D.Davidson, Morris, J.Davidson, Duncan |