Tommy Burns

Celtic hero Tommy Burns was born in Glasgow on 16 December 1956. Died 15 May 2008 aged 51.

Tommy Burns was a midfielder, signed by Celtic in 1973 from his second club Maryhill, a junior team from Glasgow. He made his debut against Dundee United on 19 April 1975, and he was a vital part of the side which won the league and cup double in the club’s centenary season, 1988. In total, he made 352 league appearances and scored 52 goals.