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Fearless and athletic Dan McArthur was Celtic's first goalkeeping hero.

Born in Old Monkland McArthur signed for the Bhoys in April 1892. The former Parkhead Juniors keeper made his debut in a home league clash with Abercorn on September 10th that same year in a game in which Celtic triumphed 3-2.

McArthur's bravery as the custodian of the Celtic goal was the stuff of legend and in an era when keepers were subject to near assault during every attack he was reguarly knocked unconcious. McArthur wore his many battle scars with pride but apart from his incredible courage he was also a skilled keeper with excellent reflexs and great judgement.

By late 1902 his body had however taken enough punishment and he retired from the game after 120 Celtic appearances. The briefest of comebacks with Queens Park followed - one game - but McArthur's career was all but over the day he left Celtic Park.

At a club not always blessed with great keepers McArthur is fondly remembered as being among the very best.