Celtic legend dies
Former Celtic defender Ian McWilliams has died after an eight-year battle with leukaemia at the age of 52.
McWilliams was the tallest man ever to play for the Hoops at six feet five inches after joining the club in 1977.
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SUBSCRIBEFormer Celtic defender Ian McWilliams has died after an eight-year battle with leukaemia at the age of 52.
McWilliams was the tallest man ever to play for the Hoops at six feet five inches after joining the club in 1977.

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