'I wish dad was knighted before he had dementia', says son of rugby league pioneer
Summary
Sir Billy Boston, a famous rugby league player, was recently knighted, becoming the first rugby league player to receive this honor. His son, Stephen Boston, expressed that the recognition would have been more meaningful if it had happened before his father developed dementia.Key Facts
- Sir Billy Boston is the first rugby league player to be knighted in the sport's history.
- Stephen Boston, Sir Billy's son, attended the knighthood ceremony with his family.
- Stephen mentioned that his father has dementia and wished he had been knighted earlier.
- Sir Billy enjoyed a conversation with King Charles during the ceremony.
- Sir Billy was born in Cardiff and is known for his successful rugby career, scoring 478 tries in 488 matches for the Wigan Warriors.
- He was the first black player on a Great Britain rugby league Lions tour in 1954.
- Important figures in politics and rugby league campaigned for Sir Billy’s knighthood.
- Stephen Boston supports the idea of Kevin Sinfield being knighted next for his work raising awareness about motor neurone disease.
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