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TOMMY GEMMELL

Tommy Gemmell, nicknamed Danny Kaye because of his resemblance to the American comedian, was signed to Celtic from Coltness United in July 1961.

A strong, exciting full-back with a superb shot, he could always be counted on to score a dramatic goal when it was most needed, none more so than his equaliser in the 1967 European Cup final, which set up Celtic's historic victory.

He also scored in the 1970 European Cup Final and his last-minute strike in 1969 against Kilmarnock gave Celtic their fourth successive League title.

Gemmell made more than 400 appearances for Celtic, collecting six League championship badges, three Cup winners' medals and four League Cup winners' medals, before signing to Nottingham Forest in December 1971. He won 18 full caps for Scotland and also played five times for the Scottish League.