The 50-year-old’s induction, announced back in July but, due to difficulties posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, not formalised by the handover of a trophy until the end of October, means the region now accounts for not far short of half of that 27-strong gallery of heroes of the sport.
Weir, now a campaigner for research into treatments for motor neurone disease following his diagnosis with that currently-incurable condition in December 2016, was presented with his honour in a barn at his farm at Blainslie, near Lauder, by another of the region’s members of the hall of fame, Chris Paterson.
Here’s a picture gallery of all 12 of our members of the hall of fame ...
1. Ned Haig
Alive from 1858 to 1939, Ned Haig was born in Jedburgh but moved to Melrose as a lad and played for the latter’s club from 1880 onwards.
A butcher by trade, he’s best known for inventing rugby sevens. Photo: submitted
2. Bill McLaren
Bill McLaren, alive from 1923 to 2010, played as a flanker for his home-town club, Hawick, but is far better known for his contribution to the sport off the pitch as a TV commentator for the BBC. Photo: David Rogers/Allsport Photo: David Rogers
3. Jim Telfer
Former Hawick High School headmaster Jim Telfer, now 80, played for Melrose and won 22 caps between 1964 and 1970, as well as being the national side’s head coach from 1980 to 1984, 1993 to 1995 and 1998 to 1999. Photo:: Mike Cooper/Allsport Photo: Michael Cooper
4. Hugh McLeod
Hugh McLeod, alive from 1932 to 2014, played for his home-town of Hawick at club level and picked up 40 Scottish caps between 1954 and 1962. He also took part in two British and Irish Lions tours, in 1955 and 1959. Photo: Jane Barlow