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Tommy Burns
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) _ Tommy Burns, who played for Celtic before holding coaching roles at the club including manager, died Thursday. He was 51.
He had fought skin cancer, the club said.
Burns played for Celtic from 1975-89 and represented Scotland eight times. He went on to manage Celtic for three seasons, and in 1995 won the club's first trophy for six years with the Scottish Cup.
Burns was recognized as one of Scotland's best coaches and had been in contention to become national team manager this year, but was passed over in favor of George Burley.
Burns spent almost his entire career in Celtic's midfield, winning six league titles and three ...