Pat Quinn: Tributes paid to Hibs legend who starred in big European nights and scored famous Tynecastle hat-trick

Tributes have been paid to Hibs legend and European stalwart Pat Quinn, who has passed away at the age of 84.

The revered inside-forward, affectionately known as the 'Mighty Quinn' on the Easter Road terraces, played more than 200 games for the club in a six-year spell, scoring 19 goals.

Quinn started his career with Albion Rovers in 1955 before spending seven years at Motherwell, establishing himself as a club hero and earning four caps for Scotland.

He was then sold to Blackpool in 1962 for £34,000 – a huge fee at the time – but moved back to Scotland to sign for Hibs a year later, becoming a key component of the midfield under Jock Stein and Bob Shankley.

His most memorable contributions in green and white include a famous hat-trick in a 4-1 victory against Hearts at Tynecastle in September 1967 and a month later, scoring past World-Cup winning goalkeeper Dino Zoff in a 5-0 win over Napoli in the Fairs Cup, as Hibs overcame a three-goal first leg deficit to become the first Scottish team in eight attempts to master Italian opposition in a two-leg contest.

He played in several more big European clashes against the likes of Leeds United, Porto and Valencia and also starred in the momentous 2-0 win over Real Madrid in a challenge match at Easter Road in October 1964.

Quinn also holds a unique place in Hibs' history as the club's first ever substitute in a competitive game, albeit in a 5-1 defeat to Clyde.

The Glasgow-born forward picked up a League Cup runners-up medal in his final game for the club following defeat to Celtic in 1969 before finishing his career with East Fife, who he later went on to manage.

He also had a short spell in Iceland coaching Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, before returning to Easter Road for a spell as assistant manager to Bertie Auld in the early 1980s.

Hibs paid tribute to Quinn in a social media post stating: "His memory marches on."

A statement on the Motherwell website also read: "We are saddened to hear of the death of Pat Quinn at the age of 84.

"One of the club’s famous Ancell Babes, the inside forward made 251 appearances for the club between 1955 and 1962, scoring 119 goals.

"Quinn was a star man in the side, and would receive international recognition through four Scotland caps during his time at Fir Park.

"He would be sold to Blackpool in 1962 for £34,000, a significant sum for the times. He also went on to play for Hibernian and East Fife.

"Our thoughts are with Pat’s family and friends at this time."

East Fife also paid tribute, adding: "It is with great sadness that the club learned of the passing of former player and manager Pat Quinn.

"Pat will be remembered for leading his side to promotion in 1971.

"East Fife Football Club would like to pass on our sincere condolences to Pat’s family and friends."