P A T S Y G A L L A G H E R
Patsy Gallagher made his debut for Celtic in season 1911/12. A diminutive but determined player Gallagher had no hesitation retaliating against opponents who were eager to capitalise on the difference in height and weight. His legendary ball control and ingenuity are probably best summed up in his equalising goal for Celtic against Dundee in the 1925 Cup Final: Gallagher received the ball on the half-way line and began making his way towards goal. After several clumsy tackles on him he finally reached the penalty area, only to be knocked off the ball by the keeper. He quickly regained his balance and with the ball between his feet, somersalted over the goal-line and into the net. Gallagher picked up six League Championship and four Scottish Cup winners medals with Celtic before joining Falkirk in 1926/27. He also appeared fifteen times for Ireland in the International arena
The following three lots were awarded to
PATSY GALLAGHER
(see also lot 160)
A 15ct gold and blue enamel medal, the obverse inscribed, Scottish Football Association, the reverse inscribed, Scottish Cup, Won by Celtic F.C., 1911-12, Patk. Gallagher, with ring suspension
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A 15ct gold and blue enamel medal, the obverse inscribed, Scottish Football Association, the reverse inscribed, Scottish Cup, Won by Celtic F.C., 1911-12, Patk. Gallagher, with ring suspension
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In his first Cup Final, Gallacher scored a single goal in Celtic's 2-0 defeat of Clyde, before 45,000 spectators at Ibrox Park