Hugh "Hughie" McIlmoyle with son Alan in front of a statue of Hugh "Hughie" McIlmoyle outside Brunton Park, the home of Carlisle United. (Alan McIlmoyle via SWNS)
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A former pro football player who developed Alzheimer's from headers is set to watch Scotland's first World Cup in over 20 years.
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Hugh "Hughie" McIlmoyle with son Alan. (Alan McIlmoyle via SWNS)
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Hugh "Hughie" McIlmoyle with wife Rosalyne in front of a statue of Hugh "Hughie" McIlmoyle outside Brunton Park, the home of Carlisle United. (Alan McIlmoyle via SWNS)
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Hugh "Hughie" McIlmoyle at a walking football game. (Alan McIlmoyle via SWNS)
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