article_snippet: At Mansfield Traquiar, the former Catholic Church converted into an ornate, stained glass venue for grand occasions like this, Sir Alex described ex-Tottenham enforcer Dave Mackay as not only brave but ‘humble'.
article_snippet: Humility is embraced by great people and ex-Tottenham enforcer Dave Mackay did that thoroughly.
article_snippet: Perhaps Ferguson modesty worked against Ferguson attracting the attention of those who selected the Scotland team back in the hey-day.
article_snippet: And keep a place for Dave Mackay.
highlights_snippet: 'humble' and 'modest'
  Ex-Manchester United boss also questioned why Dave Mackay's only managed to earn 22 caps for Scotland .