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Title: The Mighty Quinn: Celtic’s First Goalscoring Hero
Author: David Potter
Published: 2005
Player Homepage: Jimmy Quinn
Synopsis
“Rising to prominence with his hat-trick in the Scottish Cup final of 1904 against Rangers – a feat that remained unique until 1972 – Jimmy Quinn became the spearhead of Willie Maley’s great Edwardian side who won six League titles in a row. Making over 300 appearances and scoring 216 goals for his beloved Celtic, Quinn also became the hero of Scotland when in 1910 he almost single handedly beat England 2-0 to become the undisputed best player in Great Britain. No stranger to controversy, being twice sent off in acrimonious and controversial circumstances against Rangers, he played his part in the events that led up to the famous Hampden Riot of 1909.
“Born in Croy in 1878 of illiterate Irish immigrants Quinn was in fact a reluctant hero and remained a shy and unpretentious man until his death in 1945. Some of the very essence of Scottish football lies here in the story of Jimmy Quinn – a gratifying read for anyone with a love for the Scottish game.”
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Product Details
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: The History Press LTD (31 Mar 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0752434608
ISBN-13: 978-0752434605
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm
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