A Sad Farewell to Everyones Hero - Steve Prescott When anyone dies at 39, the first thought is that it is so young; far too young.
But for Steve Prescott, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, it was almost a miracle of longevity.
Steve had played Rugby League as a fullback for St Helens, Hull FC and Wakefield, winning trophies at Saints, playing for Lancashire in the Origin games, and England, Ireland and GB at international level.
A Sad Farewell to Everyones Hero - Steve Prescott When anyone dies at 39, the first thought is that it is so young; far too young.
But for Steve Prescott, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, it was almost a miracle of longevity.
Steve had played Rugby League as a fullback for St Helens, Hull FC and Wakefield, winning trophies at Saints, playing for Lancashire in the Origin games, and England, Ireland and GB at international level.
There is a wonderful obituary in today's daily telegraph , not a newspaper you would associate with rugby league.
It encapsulates what a magnificent and courageous man he was.
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