However a defensive blip in a game against challengers Wolves saw him dropped in March 1960 and he was still absent from the side when they eventually clinched the title.
The Dens Park side contained famous names such as Alan Gilzean, Gordon Smith and Ian Ure and was a potent threat to the traditional dominance of the Old Firm, eventually winning the League title in the 1961–62 season.
He earned his first opportunity as a manager when appointed to replace Jimmy Milne at Preston North End but left in 1970.
Seith left the football business following his departure from Tynecastle and has since worked as a chiropodist, based in Broughty Ferry.
He was belatedly awarded a medal for his efforts in Burnley's 1959–60 league title win in 1999, having been denied one at the time due a dispute with the then club chairman.