1940s and 50s

After the cup win in 1922 Morton found themselves for the next few decades playing their football betweebn the first and second divisions.

In 1948 Morton reached another scottish Cup final beating Celtic in the semi-final in front of 80,000 people. In the final 131,629 say Morton draw 1-1 with rangers after extra time. The replay on the wednesday evening was watched by 133,629, again the game going to extra time. This time however Rangers got the winner near the end.

The keeper on that day was Jimmy Gourlay who is Mortons most capped player with 25 caps for Scotland. Having been called up after an impressive display in the cup final. Jimmy retained his place as the scotland keeper even when Morton were relegated to the second division.

The 1950s again saw Morton move between the top two leagues.

1960s

The 1960s saw a more positive era in the clubs history. Many supporters nowadays will remember many of the names to be associated with the club during this time.

Those included Hal Stewart, a charismatic manager who turned the club after finishing bottom of the second division in 1961 into one promoted to the first division and in the league cup final within three years. Hal was known for his character and his shrewd business wheeling and dealing.

In the 1963-64 season Morton with a team that included Allan McGraw reached the league cup final while in the second division. This was in October and up to that point Morton had enjoyed 19 wins and 2 draws. In front of 103,000 the score was 0-0 until half time although Rangers ran out 5-0 winners. That season Morton finished the second division with 32 wins from 36, with only 1 loss and 3 draws giving them 67 points which was the highest in Britain. They also had the highest goalscorer in a certain Mr allan McGraw.

The next few seasons saw the club go full time and the Wee Dublin End expanded. The 60s also saw the Scandinavian invasion with the Danes including firstly keeper Eric Sornson coming in 1964 soon followed by Kai Johanson. More followed and at one time Morton had six danes lined up in a game against Hearts.

This era saw Morton regarded as an exciting football team and established as a reasonable first division side.

Other notable players to come from this era include Joe Harper and Joe Jordan who came through the clubs youth policy.

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