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Fullname: William Price
aka: Billy Price
Born: 5 Oct 1934
Birthplace:Tarbolton
Signed: 31 July 1961
Left: 30 Apr 1964 (free); 13 June 1964 (Berwick Rangers)
Position: Left-half
Debut: Hibernian 2-2 Celtic, League Cup, 19 Aug 1961
Internationals: none

Biog

Left-half Billy Price was a £1,000 purchase from Falkirk in July 1961.

An excellent reader of the game Price was a cool and collected player who was regarded as someone who had a calming influence on those around him. Played in the team that faced Real Madrid in 1962.

Apparently he inspired a Celtic chant of "Cel-tic! Cel-tic! Cha-Cha-Cha!" for the time.

Sadly had the ignominy to play in the demoralising cup defeats of Aug 1963 (league cup v Rangers) and Scottish Cup finals 1963 also.

He played 74 times and scored three goals for the Bhoys after making his debut in a 2-2 League Cup draw on August 19th 1961 at Hibernian.

He was released by Celtic in April 1964 and joined Berwick Rangers soon afterwards.

Note: He is one of a handful of Scottish footballers that have scored three penalties in one match; he achieved this feat in a game for his side Falkirk against Hamilton

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

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