Arise Sir Billy: Rugby League legend Billy Boston knighted by the King
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Wigan Rugby League legend Billy Boston has been honoured with a knighthood from the King.
He’s become the first Rugby League player in history to receive a knighthood.
The 90-year-old was surrounded by family as King Charles knighted him, and then shook his hand following the private ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Sir Billy played 488 times for Wigan during the 50s and 60s.
He finished his career with a British record 571 tries to his name.
He also became the first non-white player to represent Great Britain on a Lions tour in 1954, scoring 36 tries in 18 appearances in Australia and New Zealand.
The knighthood follows a long campaign in his hometown Wigan. A knighthood petition was set up by councillors, and achieved more than 1,400 signatures.
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Arise Sir Billy Boston: Rugby league's first knighthood as Wigan legend honoured by the King
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