West Brom’s Three Degrees statue honours iconic trio | 5 News

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►They were the footballing trio who as well as scoring countless goals on the pitch, also helped to break down barriers to black people taking part in the sport.

Known as the "Three Degrees", Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham and Brendon Batson played for West Brom in the 1970s - the first time a top club had regularly fielded three black players.

And today, flanked by former team mates and family members, a statue of them was unveiled in the city.

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