Billy McNeill

Soccer Player

Birthday March 2, 1940

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Bellshill, Scotland

DEATH DATE Apr 22, 2019 (79)

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About

Defender who played his entire professional career with Celtic from 1957 until 1975. He earned the nod as Scottish Footballer of the Year in 1964-1965.

Before Fame

He played youth soccer for Blantyre Victoria.

Trivia

He went on to manage Celtic and Aston Villa after his playing days were over.

Family Life

He was born in Bellshill, Scotland. He was married to Liz McNeill. He suffered from dementia.

Associated With

Graham Taylor succeeded him as manager of Aston Villa.