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Hugh Darroch was the original treasurer and who was one of the key founding commitee members

Hugh's obituary in the Glasgow Observer confirms that Hugh died as a result of cancer and was interned at Dalbeth after a requiem mass at St Alphonsus. The obituary outlines his involvement and love for Celtic:

Football was his favourite game. He was among the first promoters of the Celtic Club and on its institution he was elected Treasurer. In his death the club loses a zealous and devoted supporter. At their game on Saturday - out of respect for deceased - the club's team wore craps bands on their arms.

A terrible loss aged only 32.

It may be that Hugh was the first person Celtic players ever work black armbands as a mark of respect at their passing?

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Glasgow Herald (Glasgow, Scotland), Wednesday, April 15, 1891; Issue 90