Unreal. the old man used to play with Satts at Wests in Brisbane and couldn't speak more highly of the bloke. Said he was ultimate professional before professional footy. Never drank, never swore and was so humble.
Former union player and writer Peter FitzSimons says League is the toughest game in the world, but when you hear stories like Bob McCarthy's, it makes you realize there was a whole other level of toughness in past decades. Spine-tingling stuff.