FOOTBALL star Mick McGrath has passed away aged 89.
The defender was one of the last remaining survivors of Blackburn Rovers 1960 FA Cup final side.
The Irishman also featured in the 1957/58 Division Two promotion-winning team.
The stalwart made more than 300 appearances for the club and secured 22 caps for the Republic of Ireland.
He told the Telegraph: “Coming from Ireland as a young lad playing for someone like Blackburn Rovers was a great thing in itself and to get in the first team, well it was a feeling hard to describe.”
He played 50 times for Bradford after leaving Rovers at the end of the 1965-66 season.
McGrath later made the East Lancs town his home.
He worked for Thwaites Brewery for over 20 years before retiring.
A Rovers spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Mick McGrath, at the age of 89.
“Everyone at Blackburn Rovers offers our thoughts and sincere condolences to Mick's family and friends at this sad time.”
