Sam backo died

[Pippen94]

Rugby league great Sam Backo dies in hospital after battle with melioidosis

Sam Backo has died after a three-month battle with tropical soil disease melioidosis and complications related to an ongoing heart condition.

www.abc.net.au

 

[The Mad Hatter]

That is very sad news. RIP. Condolences to his family friends and loved ones.

 

[Ruby Roundhouse]

RIP

 

[Wb1234]

Wow so sad

 

[Det.Wojciehowicz]

Definitely one of those guys that all supporters liked. Played tough but fair. RIP Slammin' Sammy

 

[Vlad59]

Rest in peace big man. I tried to pick up his wife in a Canberra pub in the early 80s until a bloke approached me and said ‘that’s Sam Backo’s missus’.