#8 Gil Heron: The Pioneer

Gil Heron is considered by some to be the pioneer of blacks playing in Europe. Having spent time at Celtic, Heron was an electrifying playing who dazzled crowds but was ahead of his time. This episode of "Can I Kick it", looks into the Life of Gil Heron and the path he sat forward for others  Sources:  Giles Heron: Played for Celtic, Father of musician by Frank Dell’Apa of the Boston Globe  The Gil Heron Story by BBC Caribbean Obituary: Gil Heron The Guardian Gil Heron: Soccer’s Jackie Robinson Stars and Stripes FC: Gil Heron Vice: Remembering Gil Heron If you are interested in supporting further episodes of "Can I kick it" you can do so here at  https://anchor.fm/can-i-kick-it9/support  Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, and The Americas, it is shocking to see that no one has made a podcast dedicated to them. Each episode breaks down the career path of each person and focuses on their impact. Follow the show on Twitter at @rivercity93 or on Instagram @rivercity93. And make sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service using the links in the audio player above