He was born in Glenbuck, Scotland on Tuesday September 2, 1913, destined for a life in football and a revolutionary role in the fortunes of this club.
Shankly took the reins in December 1959 with Liverpool stranded in the Second Division. The size of the task on his hands, already more than apparent to the new boss, was confirmed by a 4-0 home defeat in his opening match.
Undaunted, he threw himself into the challenge of adapting, modernising and inspiring an entire club. “My idea was to build Liverpool into a bastion of invincibility,” declared Shanks.
To say he succeeded is an understatement.