McCarthy played his first club rugby match in 1947 at the age of 27.
The attendance of 82,208 set what was then a world record for a club match in the sport's history.
The capacity is 50,000 visitors during club matches and 46,195 for international games, when there are no standing spectators allowed.
In 2010 he was suspended for a length of time after an incident during a club match.
In recent years there have been hardly any problems at club matches or international games.
Celtic won 2-1 and the attendance remains a record for a club match in Europe.
On 8 May 2010 he played the final competitive club match of his career.
No club matches were reported during the 1867 calendar year.
I've never gotten a red card before, not even in a club match.
With the standing area included the stadium could hold up to 5,500 people on important club matches.
