Sir Billy Boston, one of rugby league's most celebrated wingers, has died at the age of 91. The former Wigan and Great Britain star scored more than 500 tries during a distinguished career that spanned two decades.
A stellar career at Wigan
Boston joined Wigan in 1953 and quickly established himself as a try-scoring phenomenon. Over 13 seasons at Central Park, he crossed for 478 tries in 487 appearances, a remarkable strike rate that made him a crowd favourite.
His achievements included helping Wigan to numerous league titles and Challenge Cup triumphs. He also represented Great Britain on 31 occasions, scoring 24 international tries.
Legacy and honours
After leaving Wigan, Boston had a brief spell with Blackpool Borough before retiring. He was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 1988 and received a knighthood in 2019 for his services to the sport.
Boston's death was confirmed by Wigan Warriors, who described him as a "true legend" of the club. He is survived by his wife and children.
