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Gil Heron

Jamaican footballer (1922-2008) · Jamaica · On the map · Footballers · Died at 86

Gilbert Saint Elmo Heron was a Jamaican professional footballer. He was the first black player to play for Scottish club Celtic and was the father of poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron.

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Career 3

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.1953-195410
Third Lanark A.C.1952-195300
Celtic F.C.1951-195210

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Country
Jamaica
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2008 · aged 86