LISBON LION Stevie Chalmers, the man who scored the goal that won the European Cup for Celtic in Lisbon on 25 May 1967, has passed away.
“Family’s great sadness as Celtic legend Stevie Chalmers passes away,” the Celtic tweed reads and it will break the hearts of the Celtic Family the world over just days after we gathered to pay our respects to Stevie’s captain Billy McNeill who passed a week ago today.
Like Billy, Stevie has been unwell for quite a considerable time and this close to him have known that this sad day was approaching.
More to follow on this another sad, sad day for the Celtic Family.
Stevie thank you for everything you gave to the Celtic Family and thank you for your goal in Lisbon, it will be remembered and talked about a hundred years from now.
Family’s great sadness as #CelticFC legend Stevie Chalmers passes away.
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) April 29, 2019
The official Celtic site have announced the news as follows:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stevie Chalmers, our loving father and devoted husband to Sadie. The Celtic legend was surrounded by family when he sadly passed away early this morning (Monday, April 29).
In recent times Stevie endured the toughest of battles, but just as he approached every game in a green and white jersey, he tackled his long-term illness with much bravery and dignity.
Stevie, first and foremost, was a family man to his loving wife Sadie; their children, Stephen, Carol, Paul, Ann, Martin, Clare, grandchildren, great grandchildren and wider family members.
He was also part of a wider family and community. His place in history is assured as one of the famous Lisbon Lions who lifted the European Cup for Celtic in 1967 when Stevie scored the winning goal to defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Portugal. He felt honoured and privileged to have played alongside the Lisbon Lions, and this camaraderie and friendship carried on long after their playing days as the team became lifelong friends.
Celtic was an integral part of Stevie’s life and he devoted much of his career to the famous Glasgow club. He was adored by Celtic supporters in Scotland and around the world, especially for his passion, loyalty and integrity. He felt humbled and honoured when inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
Stevie was a role model for all, especially to his children growing up. In later years, he doted on his grandchildren and they, too, were a great source of love and laughter for Stevie.
In such times of sadness, we must celebrate a life lived to the full. As a family we ask that you remember Stevie with love and affection and take pleasure when recalling the many wonderful times he and his team-mates gave to us all through their wonderful skills on the pitch.
A true gentleman, who will be sadly missed by so many, but will never be forgotten… The legend lives on.
