New Boxer's 100th Birthday: Legendary Fighter "Celtic Strongman" John Clark Embarks on Historic Journey
Celebrating the life of John Clark, aka Mr Celtic, born on this day in 1941 There are some people in life who seek fame and adulation, even when their efforts and abilities do not truly warrant this. Then there are those outstanding individuals who shun the spotlight, despite their achievements being genuinely worthy of celebration… 1967 European Cup Final Celtic v Inter Milan. The Celtic team line up, before defeating Inter Milan to win the European Cup.
Back Row Left to Right: Jim Craig; Tommy Gemmell; Ronnie Simpson; Billy McNeill; Bobby Murdoch; and John Clark. In front, left to right: Stevie Chalmers; Willie Wallace, Jimmy Johnstone; Bobby Lennox; and Bertie Auld. 25 May 1967.
Portugal Photo: Top Foto One Celt who fell into the latter category – a true club hero but one who preferred to avoid public acclaim – was born 85 years ago today. John Clark was a Lisbon Lion and a man who truly lived a ‘Celtic life’. Over the decades, he carried out numerous important roles for the Bhoys.
This is his story. John Clark from Celtic FC in May 1967. Ahead of the Final of European Cup in Lisbon as Inter Milan meets Celtic Photo United Archives – Imago (The Celtic Star) John Clark was a Lanarkshire man, born on 13 March 1941 in Bellshill.
He was raised in nearby Chapelhall and Holytown. From his earliest days, Clark knew adversity; when he was a child, his father was killed in a railway accident in England. As well as having a strong work ethic, Clark grew to be an accomplished footballer with an impressive reputation in Lanarkshire.
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