Jimmy Johnstone
Scottish footballer (1944-2006) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 61
James Connolly Johnstone was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right. Known as "Jinky" for his elusive dribbling style, Johnstone played for Celtic for 13 years and was one of the Lisbon Lions, the team that won the 1967 European Cup Final. Johnstone also won nine consecutive Scottish championships.
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Close ties
Kenny Dalglish Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1969-1975
Billy McNeill Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1975
Tommy Gemmell Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1971- Lou Macari Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1967-1973
Danny McGrain Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1970-1975
Bertie Auld Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1965-1971- Stevie Chalmers Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1971
Bobby Lennox Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1975
John Greig Teammate at Scottish Football League XI, 1964-1970- Peter Cormack Teammate at Scotland national team, 1966-1971
- Ronnie Simpson Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1964-1970
David Hay Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1968-1974
Bobby Murdoch Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1973- John Clark Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1971
- Charlie Gallagher Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1970
John Fallon Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1971
Colin Stein Teammate at Scotland national team, 1968-1973
George Connelly Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1968-1975- Jim Brogan Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1963-1975
Ronnie McKinnon Teammate at Scotland national team, 1965-1971- Harry Hood Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1969-1975
- Pat Stanton Teammate at Scotland national team, 1966-1974
- Tommy Callaghan Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1968-1975
- Willie O'Neill Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1961-1969
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Career 8
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Elgin City F.C.1978-1979182
Dundee F.C.197730
Shelbourne F.C.1977-197890
Sheffield United F.C.1975-1977112
San Jose Earthquakes1975100
Scotland1964-1974234
Scottish Football League XI1964-197040
Celtic F.C.1961-197530882
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About this person
He scored 129 goals for Celtic in 515 appearances and was voted the club's greatest-ever player by fans in 2002.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1944 to 2006 · aged 61
