Cup legend Simpson dies

Former Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson has died at the age of 73 after suffering a heart attack.

Cup legend Simpson dies
Tue, 20 Apr, 2004 - 13:07

Former Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson has died at the age of 73 after suffering a heart attack.

The ex-Queen’s Park player kept goal for the Hoops in the historic 1967 European Cup final win over Inter Milan in Lisbon.

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