Now that we're in that cross-over period between seasons its appropriate that we post a man who had a foot in both the Football & Rugby League camps. Today's nominated player is Bob Young, Socceroo #117, the father & grandfather of Australian rugby league internationals Craig & Dean Young.
Bob's GrassRoots club was Tarrawanna (est.1913) and once known as the Sweat Hearts but now known as the Blueys.
Bob made his name with the mighty Corrimal side of the late '40's & early '50's and was the self appointed trainer of the side which included Australian football legend Bob Bignall amongst a number of other internationals.
Bob Young made his Socceroo debut in Durban at the famous Kingsmead ground in 1950 during the tour of Sth. Africa.
Sadly Bob is no longer with us but his legacy lingers on, for Bob brought a new level & understanding of fitness to Australian football, something which has carried through most Australian teams to this day.
Bob's GrassRoots club was Tarrawanna (est.1913) and once known as the Sweat Hearts but now known as the Blueys.
Bob made his name with the mighty Corrimal side of the late '40's & early '50's and was the self appointed trainer of the side which included Australian football legend Bob Bignall amongst a number of other internationals.
Bob Young made his Socceroo debut in Durban at the famous Kingsmead ground in 1950 during the tour of Sth. Africa.
Sadly Bob is no longer with us but his legacy lingers on, for Bob brought a new level & understanding of fitness to Australian football, something which has carried through most Australian teams to this day.
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