Celtic 'Lisbon Lion' Stevie Chalmers dies aged 83
Chalmers' passing comes days after death of Lisbon Lions captain Billy McNeill
Monday 29 April 2019 13:12, UK
Stevie Chalmers, scorer of Celtic's 1967 European Cup winning goal, has died aged 83.
He was part of the 'Lisbon Lions', the team that beat Inter Milan to become the first British club to lift the trophy.
Chalmers had been suffering from dementia in recent years.
He won five caps for Scotland, scoring three goals including one against Brazil at Hampden Park in 1966.
His death follows that of Lisbon Lions captain Billy McNeill, who passed away a week ago aged 79.
"Stevie was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this desperately sad time," said Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell.
"This is a particularly devastating time for the Celtic family, with the passing of Stevie Chalmers coming so soon after his friend and former team-mate, Billy McNeill. My condolences also go to the Lisbon Lions, already mourning the loss of their captain, and now grieving the death of another one of their own.
"Stevie Chalmers was a Celtic legend, and one of the greatest goalscorers this club has ever seen. Indeed, only three other legends in Jimmy McGrory, Henrik Larsson and Stevie's close friend, Bobby Lennox, have scored more goals.
"However, there is only one man who is able to lay claim to having scored the most important goal in Celtic's 131-year history, and that man is Stevie Chalmers."
