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Wigan Warriors have revealed more plans for the Sir Billy Boston tribute game on their return to the Brick Community Stadium.
Boston, who finished his career with a British record of 571 tries, was honored Tuesday in a special ceremony at Buckingham ...
Billy Boston, who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and ’60s, has become the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in a special ceremony at Buckingham ...
The family of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston have spoken of their pride after the 90 year-old was knighted by the King ...
“Trailblazing” rugby league star Sir Billy Boston’s honour came “a little bit late”, his son said, as his father became a knight in a first for the sport. Sir Billy, who scored 478 tries in 488 ...
Billy Boston, who blazed trail for Black sports stars during 1950s and 1960s, received rugby leagues first knighthood in special ceremony at Buckingham Palace in historic milestone, ending 130-year ...
At the age of ninety, he is rugby league's first player to receive a knighthood in its 130-year history. Find out more about Sir Billy and his career here.
Billy Boston will receive rugby league’s first knighthood in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.. Cardiff-born Boston, 90, blazed a trail for black sports stars during the 1950s ...
Sir Billy Boston has been knighted in recognition of his services to rugby league, becoming the first player in the sport's 130-year history to do so. Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Billy Boston - a trailblazer for black sports stars in the 1950s and 60s - has received rugby league’s first knighthood. One of the greatest ever players in the 130-year history of the sport ...