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Billy Boston

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Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

United KingdomFootballersBorn 1934 · age 92
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Sir William John Boston is a Welsh former professional rugby league footballer who played as a winger or centre. Born and raised in Cardiff, Wales, Boston started his career as a rugby union player before joining Wigan in 1953.

Photos 2

Boston (together with Gus Risman (left) and Clive Sullivan (right)) features in the Codebreakers Statue in Cardiff BayBoston (together with Gus Risman (left) and Clive Sullivan (right)) features in the Codebreakers Statue in Cardiff Bay

Teams 5

Pontypridd RFC
Neath RFC
Blackpool Borough
Wigan Warriors
Great Britain national rugby league team

Awards 1

Member of the Order of the British Empire

Connected to Billy 6

Shane WilliamsAlso played for Neath RFCRob BurrowAlso played for Great Britain national rugby league teamAndy FarrellAlso played for Wigan WarriorsGethin JenkinsAlso played for Pontypridd RFCJason RobinsonAlso played for Wigan WarriorsAdam Rhys JonesAlso played for Neath RFC

About this person

Sir William John Boston is a Welsh former professional rugby league footballer who played as a winger or centre. Born and raised in Cardiff, Wales, Boston started his career as a rugby union player before joining Wigan in 1953. Regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever players, Boston scored 571 tries in his career, making him the second-highest try scorer in rugby league history.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1934 · age 92
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7 languages

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