Queensland Origin great Sam Backo, has passed away aged 64, following reports that he’d been diagnosed with Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, earlier this year.

League legend Trevor Gillmeister joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to share memories and pay tribute.

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