Celtic's 'golden era' captain Billy McNeill dies aged 79


(Reuters) - Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill, who helped the Scottish giants win the European Cup in 1967, has died at the age of 79, the club said on Tuesday.

Fondly known as 'Cesar', McNeill started 790 competitive games for Celtic and helped the club win nine league titles in a row, as well as seven Scottish Cups and six League Cups.

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