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

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