Jimmy McGrory

Jimmy McGrory

James Edward "Jimmy" McGrory (26 April 1904 – 20 October 1982) was a Scottish football player and manager for Celtic who holds the record for most career goals in British football. He is regarded as a legend at Celtic, whom he managed for 20 years, and as one of the greatest goalscorers in the history of the game.

He was nicknamed the "Mermaid" for his heading abilities, even though he was only 5 ft 6 in. In his career he scored 550 goals, the highest tally in British football history.