Hull's Danny Brough said he was plagued by memories of Don Fox's infamous miss before his winning conversion in Saturday's Challenge Cup final. Brough banished the unwanted image of Fox miscuing in front of the posts to clinch Hull's 25-24 win over Leeds.
"My back was tightening up and I had stomach cramp," said Brough.
"All I could remember was the Don Fox incident. I've no idea how that got in my mind so I thought I'd get it over and done with."
Fox will forever be remembered for his miss in front of the posts in the 1968 final at Wembley, condemning Wakefield to an 11-10 defeat against Leeds.
But Brough, who last season worked as a plumber while playing part-time for York, held his nerve to convert Paul Cooke's late try under the posts and seal Hull's first Challenge Cup victory since 1982.
"I looked at the clock when Cooky scored and there were only three minutes left," added Brough.
"Once I'd kicked the goal there were only a few seconds so I knew we were almost home.
"It didn't dawn on me that I'd just sealed the cup and I don't think it will for a while to come."
Brough ended the match with a 100% place-kicking record, and also scored the crucial drop-goal that ultimately proved the difference between the sides.
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