Jim Herriot dead: Scotland goalkeeper who gave name to TV vet in All Creatures Great and Small passes away aged 85

LEGENDARY Scottish goalkeeper Jim Herriot has tragically died at the age of 85.

Touching tributes are now pouring in for Herriot, who gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small.

GettyBritish goalkeeper Jim Herriot during a Birmingham City portrait session[/caption] GettyJim Herriot is on the ground (left) during an FA Cup third-round match in 1970[/caption]

Football club Dunfermline Athletic, where Herriot first started his career...