Thomas "Tommy" Burns (16 December 1956 -- 15 May 2008) rip TommyWithout a doubt and most definitely a Celtic LegendTommywas a Scottish professional football player and manager. He was also a Scotland international, winning eight caps between 1981 and 1988, while a Celtic player. He died of skin cancer on 15 May 2008, aged 51. rip Tommy hail hailCeltic legend that will never be forgotten Tommy Burns was a midfielder, signed by Celtic in 1973 from his second club Maryhill, a junior team from Glasgow. He made his debut against Dundee United on 19 April 1975, and he was a vital part of the side which won the league and cup double in the club's centenary season, 1988. In total, he made 352 league appearances and scored 52 goalsTommy was my personal favourite growing upIf you define a Celtic man, it would certainly be Tommy BurnsI do not own this video it is for entertainment purposes only