Scottish Football (Soccer) Star. Affectionately known as "Jinky" to fans and players alike, he was considered one of the greatest stars in Scottish football history. Standing five-foot-four and weighing a mere 133 pounds, he was regarded as one of the games top wingers, known for his ball handling skills and goal scoring abilities. He is best remembered for his playing career as a member of the Celtic Football Club where he appeared in 498 games and scored 130 goals. In 1967 he led Celtic to a two to one victory over Inter Milan in Portugal, becoming the first British team to win the European Cup final. From 1965 to 1973 he led Celtic to nine consecutive Scottish league titles, including four Scottish and five League Cups. He was a member of Scotland's national team where he appeared in 23 games and scored four goals. During his career he also played for Sheffield United, Dundee, Shelbourne, Elgin City and the San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer League (NASL). In 2001 he was diagnosed with motor neuron disease and became a leading advocate for stem cell research. In 2002 he was voted as Celtic's greatest football player in the team's history by supporters of the club. He died from the progressive neurological disease at his home in Scotland at the age of 61.
Scottish Football (Soccer) Star. Affectionately known as "Jinky" to fans and players alike, he was considered one of the greatest stars in Scottish football history. Standing five-foot-four and weighing a mere 133 pounds, he was regarded as one of the games top wingers, known for his ball handling skills and goal scoring abilities. He is best remembered for his playing career as a member of the Celtic Football Club where he appeared in 498 games and scored 130 goals. In 1967 he led Celtic to a two to one victory over Inter Milan in Portugal, becoming the first British team to win the European Cup final. From 1965 to 1973 he led Celtic to nine consecutive Scottish league titles, including four Scottish and five League Cups. He was a member of Scotland's national team where he appeared in 23 games and scored four goals. During his career he also played for Sheffield United, Dundee, Shelbourne, Elgin City and the San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer League (NASL). In 2001 he was diagnosed with motor neuron disease and became a leading advocate for stem cell research. In 2002 he was voted as Celtic's greatest football player in the team's history by supporters of the club. He died from the progressive neurological disease at his home in Scotland at the age of 61.
Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.
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