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James Edward „Jimmy“ McGrory (* 26. April 1904 in Glasgow, Schottland; † 20. Oktober 1982) war einer der renommiertesten Torjäger in der schottischen Fußballgeschichte und gilt als einer der besten Spieler von Celtic Glasgow aller Zeiten. Er wechselte 1922 von St. Rochs zu Celtic.
McGrory is a legendary figure within Celtic's history. He is the club's top scorer of all time with 522 goals from 501 games and holds their record for the most goals in a season, with 62 goals from 46 games in the 1927–28 season.
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Fullname: James Edward McGrory aka: Jimmy McGrory, James McGrory Nickname: ‘The Human Torpedo’, the ‘Mermaid'(for his heading ability), ‘The Golden Crust’ Born: 26 April 1904 Died: 20 October 1982 Birthplace: Garngad, Glasgow Height: 5ft 6″ Signed (as a player): 10 June 1921 Left (as a player): 18 December 1937 (moved to Kilmarnock as manager) Posi...
Scottish League 1. 1925-26, 1935-36, 1937-38 Scottish Cup 1. 1925, 1927, 1931, 1933, 1937 Glasgow Cup 1. 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931 Glasgow Charity Cup 1. 1926, 1936, 1937 Achievements 1. Jimmy McGrory was the top League goalscorer in Europe in seasons 1926-27 (49 goals) and 1935-6 (50 goals) 2. In 445 appearances in the two major domestic competitions...
In July 2007 IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics), produced a survey that put Jimmy McGrory as the 8th greatest striker of all time, a great great accolade and the highest ranking Briton.
Jimmy McGrory was belatedly appointed as the new manager of Celtic. A prior favourite for the managerial position, Jimmy McStay was instead appointed in 1940 only to be dismissed unceremoniously in 1945 to be succeeded by Jimmy McGrory in relatively controversial circumstances. So how was Jimmy McGrory’s reign to pan out? In retrospect, Jimmy McGro...
Coronation Cup 1. 1953 Scottish League 1. 1953-54 Scottish Cup 1. 1951, 1954 Scottish League Cup 1. 1956-57, 1957-58
“Jimmy McGrory leaves memories of the finest and of deeds in our colours that will never fade.” Willie Maley when McGrory left for the Kilmarnock manager’s position, 1938 “Shoulders like a young Clydesdale, neck like a prime Aberdeen Angus and a head the nightmare of every goalkeeper. He had the knack of connecting with his napper and directing the...
20. Jan. 2023 · Jimmy McGrory scored an incredible FIFTY-FIVE hat-tricks during his 15 years with Celtic – and even more in the Glasgow and Charity Cups. It is a phenomenal tally and helped McGrory reach his tally of 468 goals. He also scored five goals in a single game on no fewer than four occasions, while he scored four goals in 11 different matches.
James Edward „Jimmy“ McGrory war einer der renommiertesten Torjäger in der schottischen Fußballgeschichte und gilt als einer der besten Spieler von Celtic Glasgow aller Zeiten.
Jimmy McGrory. ‘The Human Torpedo’, so called for his heading ability, stands as the all-time leading goalscorer in top-flight British football with a remarkable 550 goals in 547 competitive first-team games for club and country.
