Jimmy Johnstone

Jimmy Johnstone, also known as 'Jinky' and 'The Lord of the Wing', was voted Celtic's greatest player of all time by fans in 2002. He was an exceptional talent known for his dribbling and ability on the ball, winning nine titles in a row with Celtic and being a key member of the all-conquering Lisbon Lions.

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Profession :

Soccer Player

Birthday :

September 30, 1944

Death Date:

March 13, 2006

Age :

61

Jimmy Johnstone, a Scottish professional footballer, was renowned for his remarkable dribbling skills and speed. He had a successful career with Celtic, winning nine Scottish League championships and playing a crucial role in the team’s European Cup victory in 1967. Johnstone’s most memorable moment came in the 1971 Scottish Cup final when he scored the decisive goal. He also represented Scotland in the 1974 World Cup. Among his other notable achievements were being named Scottish Footballer of the Year twice, being inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame, and having a statue erected in his honor outside Celtic Park.

Affectionately known as “Jinky” and “The Lord of the Wing,” Johnstone was considered one of Scotland’s most gifted players. In 2002, he was voted Celtic’s greatest player of all time by fans. He competed against legendary players such as Johan Cruyff, George Best, Denis Law, and Bobby Charlton in the European Cup semi-final of 1967/1968.

Sadly, Johnstone battled motor neurone disease, a degenerative illness affecting the nervous system, which ultimately led to his death in March 2006 at the age of 61. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy as one of Scotland’s greatest footballers endures.