About John Millsopp
Lived 1930 – 1952 (aged 22). John Millsopp was a British association football player and association football coach.
John 'Jackie' Millsopp (17 July 1930 – 17 September 1952) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic.
Career and death Having joined as a youth player from Junior club Blantyre Celtic three years earlier, Millsopp made his debut for Celtic in a Glasgow Cup tie against Queens Park in September 1950.
Players from Celtic and Old Firm rivals Rangers were among a large crowd of mourners who attended the funeral in Millsopp's home town of Cambuslang, which took place on the morning of a match between the teams on 20 September 1952.
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Who was John Millsopp?
Scottish footballer (1930-1952)
When was John Millsopp born?
John Millsopp was born on 17 July 1930 in Glasgow.
When did John Millsopp die?
John Millsopp died on 17 September 1952 in Glasgow.
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John Millsopp was an association football player and association football coach.
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John Millsopp was British.
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