http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 574470.stmRugby league legend Don Fox has died after a long illness at the age of 73.
The former Great Britain scrum-half and loose forward passed away at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield with his family by his bedside on Thursday.
He will always be remembered for his last-gasp missed conversion attempt for Wakefield in the famous 1968 Challenge Cup final in the 11-10 defeat by Leeds.
Don lost his footing on the sodden turf the match should not really have been played but, with 87,000 fans inside the ground it had to be and the kick barely got off the ground.
He had already been awarded the Lance Todd Trophy when his miss handed Leeds victory in the 'watersplash' final.
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The best form of defence is attack!!
Out of the black and into the red, remember you don't get anything for two in a bed!!
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Re: Don Fox
That missed kick has got to go down as one of the most memorable moments in CC history. As well as winning the Lance Todd he gave a memorable interview with David Coleman after the game.
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