Billy Boston will bring First Video League First Video in Palace in Buckingham on Tuesday – Sports 130-year waiting for such honor.
Boston Boston, Boston, 90, shined the clue for black sports stars during the 1950s and 1960s, making 488 performances for Vigan and finished his career with the British record 571 trying to bother his name.
He also became the first one player who represented the UK on the Lions Tour 1954. year, reaching 36 attempts in Australia and New Zealand and with a total of 31 international test matches.
The Secretary for Culture of Lisa Nandi said, “Villas” Billy Boston is a historical milestone that provides the recognition of installation for the biggest player of Rugby League ever saw.
“Like a MP for Wigan, this is a proud day for our city, for the Welsh people, for fans of Rugby League across the country and, most importantly, for Billy and his family.
“First little things for a player of Rugby League is a long-term recognition for a game that has contributed so much to our national life. This is a moment in the right historical wrong.”
In November 1953, Boston woke up Debbi Vigan against Barrows, and until the moment the club left Challenge Challenge Challenge in Vembley, who was beaten in 1958. years, 1959. and 1965. years.
The owner of Vigan Mike Danson said that he was “enthusiastic” by Boston’s award, describing it as a “richly deserved honor, which means that it is most obscene men rightly ineptive, attributed recognition for his outstanding efforts.”
The Boston’s honor followed a permanent campaign by local councilors and deputies, as well as leading data in sports, which often pointed out the relative lack of recognition for the League Rugby, compared to UNION, which saw 20 knights.
The Chief CEO of Rugby Football League said, “In the name of Rugby League and the sport of Rugby League, it is a privilege to congratulate Sir Billy Boston on his showcase.
“Sir Billy deserves to be recognized as an iconic figure in the history of the British sport, because it has been prejudiced on his work class on the legendary status in Vigan and became the most fertile British attempt at a 130-year history of Rugby League.”
It is set to publish the entire birthday birthday list this week later. It was understood that Boston’s award was presented for concern about Health.
