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Sep 8, 2023 · CELTIC goalkeeping legend John Thomson will be inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. And in a break with tradition, his inclusion has been announced ahead of the gala dinner in November. Thomson was only 22 when he tragically died following a collision with Rangers striker Sam English during a game at Ibrox on September 5, 1931.
John Thomson, who was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame 77 years after his death, shared with arguably the world's most dynamic player just one obvious quality. It was extraordinary and, as it turned out in his case, fatal physical courage.
Sep 24, 2008 · TRAGIC Celtic goalkeeper John Thomson is set to be inducted into The Scottish Football Hall of Fame. In a break with tradition, the Hall of Fame trustees have announced his inclusion ahead of what will be the fifth induction to be held at a gala dinner in the Glasgow Hilton in November.
Thomson was born on 28 January 1909 in Kirkcaldy, to John and Jean Thomson. He grew up in the mining community of Cardenden in Fife, and was educated at Denend Primary School and Auchterderran Higher Grade School. By the time he reached High School he was already seen as a talented goalkeeper and was part of the Auchterderran school team that ...
John Thomson. 1908 — 1931. John Thomson had already established himself as Scotland’s number 1 when tragedy struck on 5th September 1931. Swift, agile and graceful Thomson was considered a brilliant goalkeeper having overtaken Jack Harkness at international level.
Aug 4, 2023 · THERE'S a local mystery behind an unusual piece of artwork that will soon feature in the John Thomson Hall of Fame in the Bowhill Centre. It's a "lovely painting" of the famous Cardenden goalkeeper, who tragically died aged 22 of an injury sustained in a Celtic v Rangers match at Ibrox in September 1931, but no-one seems to know who the artist ...
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Jan 28, 2021 · The organisation was instrumental in having Johnny recognised by being inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in September 2008. They also run an annual tournament in John’s memory, which has courted the participation of close to 6,000 local children since its inception.
