Scottish wrestler, Andy Robin, bought Hercules for £50 after he found out that he was going to be put down as the park he was born into, Highland Wildlife Park, couldn’t accommodate bears. Do you remember Hercules?
. Donning a kilt
Hercules had a 22ft long kilt specially made for him by the Edinburgh Woolen Mill for his appearance at the Callander Highland Games
. Tree planting
Andy Robin took Hercules to a tree planting event at Craigend House at Auchinbowie in December 1986, but it seemed like Hercules was more interested in eating the plants than doing any gardening
. Finding Hercules
Whilst filming an advert for Kleenex in the Outer Hebrides, Hercules went missing for 24 days after escaping. Here the two North Uist crofters who found him are receiving a 1,000 GBP cheque from Andy Robin
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.