Allow me describe my version of the word “tough” since it is clearly a qualitative measure and therefore subject to speculation and opinion.
Tough is not being a goon. Tough cannot be measured in fighting majors. Being an enforcer does not automatically qualify as being tough.
There are many kinds of tough. Tough is a style of play. Tough is an intrinsic value. Tough is the guys on this list.
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