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4 unusual facts about Patsy Gallacher


1920–21 Burnley F.C. season

This success was followed by a 2–1 friendly victory over a Scottish Football League XI in a benefit match for Celtic winger Patsy Gallacher.

The first, against Blackburn Rovers, marked the opening of Accrington Stanley's new stadium; the other was a benefit match for Patsy Gallacher, against a representative team from the Scottish Football League.

Milford, County Donegal

Celtic F.C. and Northern Ireland footballers Patsy Gallacher and Jamie Heena were born in Milford in 1891 and 1957 respectively.

Patsy Gallacher

Interest in the Ireland team grew tremendously: 50,000 packed into Windsor Park for his debut.



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