Celtic legend and Old Firm hat-trick hero Harry Hood dead aged 74
Former Hoops striker was famous for scoring three goals against Rangers in the 1970s - a feat not matched until Moussa Dembele in 2016
CELTIC legend Harry Hood has passed away aged 74.
He scored a hat-trick in an Old Firm game against Rangers in 1973, a feat that was not repeated until Moussa Dembele achieved it in 2016.
Celtic confirmed the sad news earlier this morning.
A statement on their website said: "Everyone at Celtic is saddened at the death of Harry Hood, who has passed away at the age of 74.
"A Celtic great, Harry made 310 appearances for the Hoops between 1969 and ’76, scoring a very impressive 123 goals.
"Hood deserves his place in Celtic folklore.
"He wasn’t a Lisbon Lion or a Quality Street Kid, but he fitted in perfectly at Celtic.
"He had the X-Factor that helped the team win games and in many ways he was the classic Celtic player.
"His record of 123 goals and 12 major honours stands comparison with the greats.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Harry's family and friends at this extremely sad time".
Tributes have flooded in on social media for the ex-player.
One fan said: "Gutted to hear about Harry Hood.
"One of the most skilful players to wear the Hoops and, after Bertie, my favourite player. RIP"
While another wrote: "Sad news today Celtic legend Harry Hood passed away.
"Harry was famous for the Hattricks he scored against Rangers .
"God bless and RIP Harry"
Hood played for Celtic for seven years during the 60s and 70s.
Harry's firm Lisini Pub Company shared the news on Facebook earlier this morning.
And messages of support and condolence were shared on social media.
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The sad news comes just hours after Celtic won a historic treble Treble by beating Hearts 2 - 1 in the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden.
He also enjoyed stints with Sunderland, Clyde, Motherwell and Queen of the South.