Born in Linlithgow, inside-right James (Jimmy) Blessington was one of Celtic's earliest heroes. He signed for Celtic in 1892 from Leith Athletic and scored 9 goals in his debut season as the Bhoys claimed their first league Championship and were runners-up in the Scottish Cup.

A regular for most of the next five seasons Blessington went on to score 39 goals in a Celtic career which saw him make 99 appearances and pick up a total of 4 league winners medals. He eventually left Parkhead in 1898 to join English side Preston North End.







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