Very sad news Marra was a local lad & a former pupil of Don Valley High School he was a great full back for the Dons & a superb goal kicker he turned down the offer of a lucrative transfer to Huddersfield because he loved playing for the Dons.
I used to see him knocking about on his bike quite a lot and in the Grove pub and the York Bar in years gone by. I am quite surprised, since he was thin and looked fit. Condolences.
According to the Stats sheet - David Towle 1966/67 to 1976/77 135 games, 7 tries, 183 goals, 20 drop goals, 427 pts. 6th on the All Time Points list. A true Dons legend. RIP.