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McInnes is bidding to become the first non-Celtic or Rangers managers to win the title since Ferguson led Aberdeen to glory in 1985.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The only non-Celtic to have appeared in 10 N.B.A. finals is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was victorious six times.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2016

I begged Tommy to give me his all-time non-Celtic NBA starting five, and he grudgingly did: Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Elgin Baylor, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2016

Prof. Rhys says Ri or Roi was the Mother of the gods of the non-Celtic races.

From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona

Both aspects of the Fairy-Faith have in modern times absorbed many ideas from non-Celtic systems of religion and mystical thought.

From The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by Wentz, W. Y. Evans