Celtic FC mourns tragic passing of Jackie Millsopp at 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Celtic FC announced the passing of 22-year-old Jackie Millsopp, who died on September 17, 1952, in Glasgow’s Royal Infirmary. Millsopp had played against Falkirk just 11 days prior and was hospitalized for appendicitis complications. His funeral will take place on September 20, shortly before a match against Rangers.
- •Jackie Millsopp passed away on September 17, 1952.
- •He was hospitalized for a perforated appendix and peritonitis.
- •Millsopp played against Falkirk 11 days before his death.
- •His funeral is on September 20, before facing Rangers.
- •Celtic players wore black armbands in tribute.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic in the Fifties – Another young Celt dies in tragic circumstances
"Another young Celt dies in tragic circumstances…Jackie Millsopp of Celtic FC. Photo via Celtic in the Fifties by Matt Corr.Celts were again on the outside looking in as the League Cup quarter-final ...
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