John Hughes (football Celtic F.C.)

John 'Yogi' Hughes. Born Coatbridge. Former football player with Celtic, Crystal Palace and Sunderland.

Related Topics:
Coatbridge - Celtic - Crystal Palace - Sunderland

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He scored 189 goals in 416 appearances for Celtic, and earned eight full international caps for the Scotland national team.

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He also formed part of the Celtic side who went to the final of the European Cup on 25 May 1967 and became known as the Lisbon Lions. Although Hughes was dropped for the side who won the trophy, he was awarded a winners medal in regonition of the part he played in the team, and having played in the requisite number of matches to qualify for a medal, along with Joe McBride and Charlie Gallacher.

Related Topics:
European Cup - 25 May - 1967 - Lisbon Lions - Joe McBride - Charlie Gallacher

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Hi nickname, 'Yogi', is said to have derived from the popular cartoon character Yogi Bear, as Hughes was burly in appearance.

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Celtic fans still sing of Hughes' talents on the pitch.

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