SpotlightGiveMeSportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Ferguson Hails 5ft 8 Icon as One of Hardest Ever
Sir Alex Ferguson saw countless tough players, but one stood out above the rest.
Height
5ft 8
Praise
One of the hardest men of all time
What happened. Sir Alex Ferguson named Dave Mackay as one of the hardest men of all time, highlighting his resilience after twice breaking his leg.
- Mackay broke his leg against Manchester United.
- He broke the same leg again during recovery.
- Ferguson's praise underscores Mackay's toughness.
“He came back from two broken legs, he broke it against Man United actually and in the recovery he broke it again.”
— Sir Alex Ferguson
The story highlights Ferguson's admiration for Mackay's legendary toughness in football.
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