JOHN HUGHES, the legendary Celtic forward known as ‘Big Yogi’ in his pulverising playing days, was born on this day in 1943.

The fans’ favourite hammered in 189 strikes during his glittering career to make him the Parkhead club’s seventh all-time highest goalscorer.

In full flight, Yogi was a magical sight as he raced past astonished opponents before unleashing one of his powerful shots to terrify rival keepers.

YOGI ON THE RAMPAGE…John Hughes races away from grounded defenders Ronnie McKinnon and Colin Jackson  as he terrorises the Rangers rearguard with one of his trademark solo runs.

The Coatbridge-born performer captivated Celtic Park in the sixties as he triggered the raucous chorus of ‘Feed The Bear’ as he prepared to set off on one of his trademark, breathtaking solo runs.

Big Yogi, who passed away on August 1 2022 at the age of 79, was a genuine Celtic personality as well as being a lifelong fan of the club.

In another CQN EXCLUSIVE, Celtic book author Alex Gordon, who co-wrote Hughes’ colourful and compelling autobiography, ‘Yogi Bare: The Life and Times of a Celtic Legend,‘ has selected an edited chapter to celebrate the...